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poison sumac

poison sumac noun: a woody shrub or small tree, all parts of which cause irritation to humans, of species Toxicodendron vernix, formerly Rhus vernix.

poison sumac: a woody shrub or small tree, all parts of which cause irritation to humans, of species...
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Noun

poison sumac (plural poison sumacs)

  1. A woody shrub or small tree, all parts of which cause irritation to humans, of species Toxicodendron vernix, formerly Rhus vernix.
    Synonyms:
    swamp sumac, poison dogwood, poison elder

Synonyms of poison sumac

Forms of poison sumac

pluralpoison sumacs

Questions about poison sumac

What does poison sumac mean?
Poison sumac means a woody shrub or small tree, all parts of which cause irritation to humans, of species Toxicodendron vernix, formerly Rhus vernix.
What part of speech is poison sumac?
Poison sumac is a noun.
What is the plural of poison sumac?
The plural of poison sumac is poison sumacs.

Words near poison sumac in the dictionary

  1. poison pens
  2. poison pill
  3. poison pills
  4. poison queue
  5. poison queues
  6. poison sumac
  7. poison sumacs
  8. poison taster
  9. poison the well
  10. poison-ivy
  11. poison-nut

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