sumac
sumac
Definition
su·mac (so̵̅o̅′mak′, s̸ho̵̅o̅′-)
noun
- any of various shrubs and small trees (genus Rhus) of the cashew family, including poison sumac and several nonpoisonous plants
- the pulverized dried leaves of some of these nonpoisonous plants (esp. Rhus coriaria), used in tanning and dyeing
- the wood of any of these plants
Etymology: ME sumac < MFr < Ar summāq
sumac
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- tree: The sumac tree was another favorite with thick, gently curving branches, ideal for resting on.
Noun used with modifier
- poison: Posted by Richard on 8 November, 2004 at 6:12 PM It looks like poison sumac to me.
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