poison oak
ядовитый плющ
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Any of the species of Toxicodendron with compound leaves having three oak-like…Any of the species of Toxicodendron with compound leaves having three oak-like leaflets, native to North America.
» Do you know how to differentiate between poison ivy and poison oak plants?
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)Any of the species of Toxicodendron with compound leaves having three oak-like leaflets, native to North America.
More definitions
- dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
- 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
Examples
1 sentencesDo you know how to differentiate between poison ivy and poison oak plants?
Origin
Its leaves resemble those of the true oaks, and the leaves and twigs contain urushiol, whiIts leaves resemble those of the true oaks, and the leaves and twigs contain urushiol, which can cause allergic reactions.
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Forms
plural: poison oaks| Singular | poison oak |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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 ivymarkweedpoison mercuryToxicodendron radicansRhus radicans
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable