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sumach
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sumac, sumach, shumacnoun
a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
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Sumac ( or ), also spelled sumach, is any of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus Rhus and related genera in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). Sumacs grow in subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world, including East Asia, Africa, and North America. Sumac is used as a spice, as a dye, and in medicine.
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Sumach, also known as sumac, is a type of shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Rhus and family Anacardiaceae. Different species of sumach are spread in temperate and subtropical regions globally. Many of the species are known for their bright red fruits, while others are popular for their aesthetic appeal as ornamental plants. Sumac fruits are often used as a spice in cuisines in the Middle East, while some species have uses in traditional medicine. Some varieties of sumach, however, are poisonous.
Webster Dictionary
Sumachnoun
any plant of the genus Rhus, shrubs or small trees with usually compound leaves and clusters of small flowers. Some of the species are used in tanning, some in dyeing, and some in medicine. One, the Japanese Rhus vernicifera, yields the celebrated Japan varnish, or lacquer
Sumachnoun
the powdered leaves, peduncles, and young branches of certain species of the sumac plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Etymology: [F. sumac, formerly sumach (cf. Sp. zumaque), fr. Ar. summq.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sumach in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sumach in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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