hemlock

• 一种剧毒植物（毒芹属 Conium），开白色小花，有特殊气味，历史上曾用于处决犯人；也指用这种植物制成的毒药或毒酒。

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.

   毒芹

   • 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.

   同义词coniumpoison hemlock

2. Evergreen treeC1formalscientific

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

   铁杉

   • 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.

   同义词tsuga