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Poison ivy Moderate

Poison ivy has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant

"my poison ivy is drying up"

2

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

3

Any of three ivy-like species of Toxicodendron, known for their ability to cause an itching rash and blistering for most people, through urushiol, an oil that is a skin irritant.

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Rhus dermatitis poisonous plant
Rhyming Words
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