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poi·son oak

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. poison oaknoun

    dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant

  2. poison ivy, markweed, poison mercury, poison oak, Toxicodendron radicans, Rhus radicansnoun

    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

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  1. poison oak

    Poison oak, scientifically known as Toxicodendron diversilobum, is a deciduous shrub or vine belonging to the Anacardiaceae (cashew) family. It is known for causing a severe allergic reaction or skin rash upon contact due to its oil, called urushiol. Poison oak is native to western North America and can be found in a range of habitats, from forests to grasslands. It typically has lobed or scalloped leaves that are grouped in clusters of three, resembling true oak leaves.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of poison oak in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of poison oak in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of poison oak in a Sentence

  1. Cris Hazzard:

    For me, hiking Sahara Convertible Pants primarily function to protect my legs, whether from an overgrown trail, poison oak, ticks or coarse boulders I may have to climb over.

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