poison ivy: Meaning and Definition of

poi'son i'vy

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  1. a vine or shrub, Rhus radicans, having trifoliate leaves and whitish berries and causing severe dermatitis when touched by persons sensitive to it.
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  3. the rash caused by touching poison ivy.
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