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lambkill

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of species Kalmia angustifolia of toxic plants with small, deep pink flowers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sheep laurel, wicky

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sheep laurel, pig laurel, Kalmia angustifolia

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: kalmia

History

Etymology

From lamb + kill.