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–noun
a shrub or small tree, Rhus vernix (or Toxicodendron vernix), of swampy areas of the eastern U.S., having pinnate leaves and causing severe dermatitis when touched by persons sensitive to it.
Also called poison dogwood.

Origin:
1810–20
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poison sumac  
n.  

  1. A shrub (Toxicodendron vernix syn. Rhus vernix) typically of swampy habitats in eastern North America, having compound leaves and greenish-white berries and causing an itching rash on contact with the skin.

  2. A skin rash caused by contact with this plant.

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Main Entry: poison su·mac
Pronunciation: -'s(h)ü-"mak
Function: noun
: an American swamp shrub of the genus Rhus (R. vernix syn.Toxicodendron vernix) that has smooth pinnate leaves, greenish flowers, and greenish white berries and produces an irritating oil called also poison dogwood
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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poison sumac n.
A swamp shrub of the southeast United States, having compound leaves and greenish-white berries and causing an itching rash on contact with the skin.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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