[ 'su:mak , 'ʃu:- ]
(also ~h )
■ noun
1》 a shrub or small tree with compound leaves, conical clusters of fruits, and bright autumn colours. [Genera Rhus and Cotinus : several species.]
2》 the fruits of the Mediterranean ~, used as a spice in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ or med. L. ~(h) , from Arab. summāḳ .