POISON IVY


Meaning of POISON IVY in English

1. a vine or shrub, Rhus radicans, having trifoliate leaves and whitish berries and causing severe dermatitis when touched by persons sensitive to it.

2. See poison oak .

3. the rash caused by touching poison ivy.

[ 1775-85, Amer. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .