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Devil's Slide

cliff or slope · Devon

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Devil's Slide is a descriptive name for a steep, slippery slope, often associated with folklore. The 'devil' element implies a dangerous or treacherous feature.

Word origins

Devil
UnknownRefers to a malevolent supernatural being, often used to describe something fearsome or treacherous.(from deofol "devil")
Slide
Old EnglishA slippery slope.(from slīdan "to slide")