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n. - A shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus).

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  • You can shake on a little sumach, which is here the sour relative of our roadside sumac, plus salt and a little pepper to make a seasoning salt.
  • "These are very fine sumach bobs!" said Robert Robin.
  • "I found a stone in my sumach bob!" shouted little Sheldon.
  • There are fairy dusters hanging from the sumach as you pass;
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