Phrase guide

poison sumac

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A woody shrub or small tree, all parts of which cause irritation to humans, of species Toxicodendron vernix, formerly Rhus vernix.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: poison ash, poison dogwood, Toxicodendron vernix, Rhus vernix

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: poisonous plant

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noun

Meaning 3

dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Rhus dermatitis

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: suomyrkkysumakki — Toxicodendron vernix
  • Navajo: kʼįįʼ báhádzidígíí — Toxicodendron vernix
  • Spanish: zumaque venenoso — Toxicodendron vernix