poison ivy

poi·son i·vy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poi-zuh n ahy-vee]
- /ˈpɔɪ zən ˈaɪ vi/
- /ˈpɔɪzn ˈaɪ.vi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poi-zuh n ahy-vee]
- /ˈpɔɪ zən ˈaɪ vi/

Definitions of poison ivy words

noun poison ivy a vine or shrub, Rhus radicans, having trifoliate leaves and whitish berries and causing severe dermatitis when touched by persons sensitive to it. 1
noun poison ivy poison oak. 1
noun poison ivy the rash caused by touching poison ivy. 1
noun poison ivy plant which causes skin rash 1
uncountable noun poison ivy Poison ivy is a wild plant that grows in North America and that causes a rash or skin problems if you touch it. 0
noun poison ivy any of several North American anacardiaceous shrubs or vines of the genus Rhus (or Toxicodendron), esp R. radicans, which has small green flowers and whitish berries that cause an itching rash on contact 0

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Origin of poison ivy

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Poison ivy

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poison ivy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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