Western Poison Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous shrub of the Pacific coast of North America that causes a rash on contact.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers were warned to avoid the western poison oak that grew abundantly along the trail.
- Western poison oak is identified by its shiny green leaves that resemble oak leaves but have a distinctive white underside.
- The park ranger applied calamine lotion to the camper's skin to soothe the rash caused by western poison oak.
- While backpacking in California, Alex took great care to steer clear of the western poison oak that grew in thick clusters.
- The hike was cut short when several members of the group came into contact with western poison oak and broke out in painful rashes.