poisonwood en · NOUN
Etymology
From poison + wood.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Metopium toxiferum, a species of tree found in the American neotropics known for producing the irritant urushiol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| poisonwoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Florida poisontree (Metopium toxiferum) · hog gum (Metopium toxiferum)