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poisonwood

poisonwood

9.6
A tropical tree with toxic sap that causes skin rashes
  • noun
  • /ˈpɔɪzənˌwʊd/
  • US
translation icon : madera venenosa
  • Poisonwood can be dangerous.

Examples

  • Hikers are warned to avoid touching poisonwood because its sap can cause severe rashes.

  • Researchers studied the effects of poisonwood exposure on local wildlife.

  • The poisonwood tree is native to Florida and the Caribbean islands.

  • The poisonwood tree is found in tropical regions.

  • The poisonwood tree has a sap that can cause serious skin irritation.

  • Visitors to the tropical forest were warned about the dangers of poisonwood, as its sap can cause painful rashes.

  • Hikers learned to identify poisonwood trees to avoid contact with their irritating sap.

Surface Forms

poisonwood singular
poisonwoods plural

Morphology

poisonwood = poison + wood (transparent) = poison + wood

Clear compound of 'poison' + 'wood' meaning a tree or wood that is poisonous; the relationship is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Poisonwood is made from the simple parts poison and wood, and it names a tree whose sap or touch can be 'poisonous' and cause skin rashes. That's why people warn not to touch the tree.