Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable)Synonym of poison ivy.

More definitions
  • climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact

Origin

mark + weed, since the sap could be used for ink.

mark + weed, since the sap could be used for ink.

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Synonyms

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  • climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact:poison ivypoison mercurypoison oakToxicodendron radicansRhus radicans

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