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poison ivy

poi·so·nivy

uncommon

noun

1.

dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant

  • “my poison ivy is drying up”
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2.

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

From poison + ivy.

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