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shumac

shumac

9.9
A bush or small tree with leaves made of several small parts and clusters of red berries
  • noun
  • /ˈʃuːmæk/
  • UK
translation icon : sumaque
  • Several shumac bushes grew along the edge of the field, adding a splash of color in autumn.

Examples

  • The dried berries of the shumac are sometimes used as a spice in cooking.

  • The shumac grows well in dry climates.

  • Gardeners often plant shumac for its ornamental foliage and vibrant red fruit clusters.

  • Have you seen a shumac with bright red berries?

  • Gardeners often plant shumac for its ornamental foliage and vibrant red fruit clusters.

  • Several shumac bushes grew along the edge of the field, adding a splash of color in autumn.

  • The dried berries of the shumac are sometimes used as a spice in cooking.

Synonyms

sumac
vsshumac
4 6.5

A small tree or shrub with clusters of red berries used as a spice and for decoration

refers to the nonpoisonous form usually with red berry clusters

Surface Forms

shumac singular
shumacs plural

Etymology

Shumac is a form of sumac that comes from an Arabic word meaning 'red', because the plant's berries are bright red. That's why shumac refers to a shrub or small tree known for its red berry clusters and their use as a sour spice.