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sumac
noun su·mac \ˈshü-ˌmak, ˈsü-\
: a type of tree, bush, or vine that has many small leaves and produces red or white berries
Full Definition of SUMAC
1
: a material used in tanning and dyeing that consists of dried powdered leaves and flowers of various sumacs
2
: any of a genus (Rhus) of trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the cashew family that have leaves turning to brilliant colors in the autumn, small usually dioecious flowers, and spikes or loose clusters of red or whitish berries — compare poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac
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Variants of SUMAC
su·mac also su·mach \ˈshü-ˌmak, ˈsü-\
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Origin of SUMAC
Middle English sumac, from Anglo-French, ultimately from Arabic summāq
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with SUMAC
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SUMAC Defined for Kids
sumac
noun su·mac \ˈshü-ˌmak, ˈsü-\
Definition of SUMAC for Kids
: a tree, shrub, or woody vine that has leaves with many leaflets and loose clusters of red or white berries
Variants of SUMAC
su·mac also su·mach \ˈshü-ˌmak, ˈsü-\
Medical Dictionary
sumac
noun su·mac
Medical Definition of SUMAC
: any of various plants of the genus Rhus including several (as poison sumac) having foliage poisonous to the touch—compare poison ivy, poison oak
Variants of SUMAC
su·mac also su·mach \ˈsü-ˌmak, ˈshü-\
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