poisonwood

English

noun
Definitions
  • a species of tree found in the American neotropics known for producing the irritant urushiol.

Etymology

Compound from English poison + English wood (mad, insane, wild, furious).

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English

wood

Gloss

mad, insane, wild, furious

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