Hemlock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemlock is a noun meaning Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera.
Meaning
Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera.
More Meanings
- Poison obtained from these Conium and Cicuta plants.
- Any of several coniferous trees, of the genus Tsuga, that grow in North America; the wood of such trees.
Example Sentences
The wind blows and the hemlocks wave their feathery leading shoots. Such a graceful profile, so elegant a tree.
Word Forms
- hemlocks
Synonyms for hemlock
Depending on context, synonyms include cowbane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include umbelwort, inula, hepatica, hogweed, madweed, bloodwort.
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