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hemlock

/ˈhem.lɒk/

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noun

/ˈhem.lɒk/C2formalscientific
  • ruСильно ядовитое растение (род Conium) с мелкими белыми цветами и характерным запахом, исторически использовавшееся для казней; также относится к ядовитому напитку, приготовленному из этого растения.

A highly poisonous plant (genus Conium) with small white flowers and a distinctive smell, historically used in executions; also refers to a poisonous drink made from this plant.

  1. C1formalscientific

    A highly poisonous plant (Conium maculatum) with white flowers and a foul smell, historically used for executions.

    ruБолиголов

    • Socrates was famously executed by drinking a cup of hemlock.
    • Hemlock grows wild in many parts of Europe and North America.
    • The leaves of hemlock resemble parsley and can be deadly if ingested.

    Synonymsconiumpoison hemlock

  2. Evergreen treeC1formalscientific

    A type of coniferous tree (genus Tsuga) native to North America and Asia, valued for its timber.

    ruТсуга

    • The forest was dominated by tall hemlock trees.
    • Hemlock wood is often used for construction and paper production.
    • The western hemlock is the state tree of Washington.

    Synonymstsuga

Forms
  • hemlocks plural form
  • hemlocks' possessive plural form
  • hemlock's possessive singular form