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markweed

mark·weed

uncommon

noun

1.

climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact

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Origin

mark + weed, since the sap could be used for ink.

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