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poison ivy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any of three ivy-like species of Toxicodendron, known for their ability to cause an itching rash and blistering for most people, through urushiol, an oil that is a skin irritant.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Any species of Toxicodendron that can cause a rash, including poison oak and poison sumac.
    countable, proscribed, uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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