death camass

death cam·ass

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Definitions of death camass words

noun death camass any liliaceous plant of the genus Zygadenus (or Zigadenus), of the western US, that is poisonous to livestock, esp sheep 3
noun death camass any of several North American plants belonging to the genus Zigadenus, of the lily family, having narrow leaves and clusters of flowers. 1
noun death camass the root of any of these plants, poisonous to sheep and other animals. 1

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90

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