sumac
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mæk, ˈʃu- noun
1.
any of several shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Rhus of the cashew family, having milky sap, compound leaves, and small, fleshy fruit.
2.
a preparation of the dried and powdered leaves, bark, etc., of certain species of Rhus, especially R. coriaria of southern Europe, used especially in tanning.
3.
the wood of these trees.
Also, su·mach.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Arabic summāq
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Arabic summāq
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sumach or (US) sumac (ˈsuːmæk, ˈʃuː-, ˈsuːmæk, ˈʃuː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See also poison sumach any temperate or subtropical shrub or small tree of the anacardiaceous genus Rhus, having compound leaves, clusters of green flowers, and red hairy fruits |
| 2. | a preparation of powdered leaves of certain species of Rhus, esp R. coriaria, used in dyeing and tanning |
| 3. | the wood of any of these plants |
| [C14: via Old French from Arabic summāq] | |
| sumac or (US) sumac | |
| —n | |
| [C14: via Old French from Arabic summāq] | |
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Word Origin & History
sumac
c.1300, "preparation of dried, chopped leaves of a plant of the genus Rhus" (used in tanning and dyeing and as an astringent), from O.Fr. sumac (13c.), from M.L. sumach, from Arabic summaq, from Syrian summaq "red." Later applied to N.Amer. species.
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Medical Dictionary
sumac su·mac or su·mach (s&oomacr;'māk, sh&oomacr;'-)
n.
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus, having compound leaves, clusters of small greenish flowers, and usually red, hairy fruit. Some species, such as the poison ivy and poison oak, cause an acute itching rash on contact.
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Example sentences
Bunches of fuzzy red fruit at the top of all sumac plants.
The first is traditional, vinegary mignonette, laced with sumac.
There are several over-the-counter herbicides that will work on sumac and other broad leaf plants.
Three-leaf sumac is a montane shrub that can turn brilliant shades of crimson or gold in fall.
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