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Meaning of sumach | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Alternative spelling of sumac.

alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

Examples

“The Rhamnus of Maderaspatan, and the Trifoliate Sumachs from the Coaſt of Africa, are altogether new.”
“RHUS, […] The Sumach Tree. […] The Species are; 1. Rhus; Virginianum. C.B.P. Virginian Sumach, by ſome falſely called The Stag's-horn-tree.”
“Plant cutings of Myrtles in a bed of light rich earth, obſerving to water and ſhade them until they have taken root; and now you may plant cutings of […] African Sumaches, and many other exotic plants, which are ſhrubby; […]”
“A young forest growing up under your windows, and wild sumachs and blackberry vines breaking through into your cellar; sturdy pitch-pines rubbing and creaking against the shingles for want of room, their roots reaching quite under the house.”
“They plunged into the narrow path between the tall sumach bushes, and were at once hidden in the gloom.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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