sumac

A noun referring to a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus, typically the non-poisonous varieties, or the wood obtained from such a plant.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Strauch oder Baum der Gattung Rhus bezeichnet, meist die ungiftigen Arten, oder das Holz eines solchen Gewächses.

1. Wood of a sumac C1 formal

   The wood obtained from sumac trees or shrubs, often used for small items or as a source of dye.

   • The artisan carved a small bowl from sumac wood.
   • Sumac wood is known for its fine grain and durability.
   • Historically, sumac wood was used to produce a reddish dye.

   🇩🇪Sumachholz

2. A shrub or tree of the genus Rhus B2 formal

   A plant belonging to the genus Rhus, typically referring to non-poisonous species, known for its compound leaves and clusters of red berries.

   • The sumac shrub in the garden has turned a brilliant red in autumn.
   • Many species of sumac are grown as ornamental plants.
   • The berries of the sumac are used to make a tangy spice.

   🇩🇪Sumach

   Synonyme: shumacsumach

• sumacs plural form
• sumacs' possessive plural form
• sumac's possessive singular form

A shrub or tree belonging to the genus Rhus, typically referring to the non-poisonous species.

• 🇩🇪Ein Strauch oder Baum der Gattung Rhus, meist nicht giftige Arten, der auch als Färber- und Gerbstoffpflanze genutzt wird.

1. A shrub or small tree B2 formal

   A plant of the genus Rhus, typically with compound leaves and clusters of red berries, often used in landscaping or for its dye.

   • The sumach in the garden turned a brilliant red in autumn.
   • They used sumach berries to make a traditional dye.
   • The landscape was dotted with wild sumach bushes.

   🇩🇪Sumach

   Synonyme: shumacsumac

• sumac plural form
• sumachs plural form
• sumachs' possessive plural form
• sumach's possessive singular form