HyperDic: poison_oak

English > 2 senses of the expression poison oak:
NOUNstatepoison oakdermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
plantpoison oak, poison ivy, markweed, poison mercury, Toxicodendron radicans, Rhus radicansclimbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries
English > poison oak: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningdermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant.
BroaderRhus dermatitiscontact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
English > poison oak: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningClimbing 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.
Synonymspoison ivy, markweed, poison mercury, Toxicodendron radicans, Rhus radicans
Member ofToxicodendron, genus ToxicodendronIn some classifications
Broaderpoisonous plantA plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
SpanishRhus radicans

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