poison hemlock

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noun
Definitions
  • The European hemlock Conium maculatum, an extremely poisonous plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae
  • (uncountable) A lethally poisonous drink made from the plant.

Etymology

Compound from English poison + English hemlock.

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English

hemlock

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