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hemlock

/hɛmˈlɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does hemlock mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Conium, having a poisonous root and leaves. A type of poisonous plant, especially one of the species Conium maculatum.

Example

"The hikers knew to avoid the hemlock plants in the forest, as they were highly toxic."

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