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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un arbuste ou un petit arbre du genre Rhus, dont certaines espèces sont utilisées pour leurs fruits acidulés ou comme plantes ornementales, et dont le bois ou les parties séchées servent parfois de colorant ou d'épice.

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.

   🇫🇷Bois de sumac

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.

   🇫🇷Sumac (plante du genre Rhus)

   Synonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Arbuste ou arbre du genre Rhus, généralement en référence aux espèces non toxiques; son bois et ses fruits sont utilisés en teinture et en condiment.

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.

   🇫🇷Sumac

   Synonymes: shumacsumac

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