HyperDic: vinegar_tree

English > 2 senses of the expression vinegar tree:
NOUNplantvinegar tree, staghorn sumac, velvet sumac, Virginian sumac, Rhus typhinadeciduous shrubby tree or eastern North America with compound leaves that turn brilliant red in fall and dense panicles of greenish yellow flowers followed by crimson acidic berries
plantvinegar tree, smooth sumac, scarlet sumac, Rhus glabracommon nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with waxy compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries
English > vinegar tree: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningdeciduous shrubby tree or eastern North America with compound leaves that turn brilliant red in fall and dense panicles of greenish yellow flowers followed by crimson acidic berries.
Synonymsstaghorn sumac, velvet sumac, Virginian sumac, Rhus typhina
Broadersumac, sumach, shumacA shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
English > vinegar tree: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningCommon nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with waxy compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries.
Synonymssmooth sumac, scarlet sumac, Rhus glabra
Broadersumac, sumach, shumacA shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)

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