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Meaning of poison ivy
A plant that causes an allergic reaction upon contact with the skin.
Etymology of poison ivy
The word "poison" comes from the Old French word "poison", which is derived from the Latin word "potio", meaning "drink" or "draught", and the word "ivy" comes from the Old English word "ifig", which is derived from the Latin word "hedera", referring to the plant.
The term "poison ivy" has been used in American English since the 17th century to refer to the plant Toxicodendron radicans, which is native to North America.
Synonyms
toxic plants
poisonous weeds
harmful flora
noxious vegetation
toxic shrubs
poisonous vines
allergenic plants
irritating plants
toxic greenery
poisonous foliage
noxious plants
toxic herbs
poisonous flowers
allergenic weeds
harmful shrubs
toxic undergrowth
poisonous underbrush
irritating weeds
toxic brush
poisonous flora
harmful vegetation
noxious weeds
toxic plants
poisonous greenery
Definitions
- A plant with leaves that contain an oil that causes an allergic reaction, characterized by redness, itching, and blistering of the skin, in people who come into contact with it.
- * Any of several plants, typically having compound leaves with three leaflets, that contain the oil urushiol, which causes an allergic reaction in most people.
Usage Examples
- Be careful when hiking in the woods, as poison ivy can cause a severe skin reaction.
- * The park ranger warned us to avoid the poison ivy that was growing along the trail.
- * After playing in the woods, the child developed a rash from poison ivy and had to be treated with calamine lotion.
Antonyms
harmless plants
non-toxic flora
safe vegetation
non-irritating weeds
benign shrubs
non-allergenic plants
gentle greenery
soothing herbs
calming flowers
peaceful foliage
non-poisonous vines
safe undergrowth
harmless underbrush
non-irritating plants
benign flora
safe brush