Rhus: meaning, definitions and examples

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rhus

 

[ ruหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Rhus is a genus of flowering plants in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. These plants are known for their distinctive leaves, often resembling those of poison ivy or poison oak, and they may produce clusters of small fruits that can be red, yellow, or white. Some species are used for their tannins or as ornamental plants.

Synonyms

poison sumac, sumac

Examples of usage

  • The gardener planted several Rhus species in the landscape.
  • Rhus copallina is commonly known as the shining sumac.
  • Some Rhus plants provide food for birds and other wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "rhus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคนเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rhus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒัะบัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rhus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rhus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rhus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ†ๆ ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒัะบัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rhus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rhus

Etymology

The word 'rhus' originates from Latin, derived from the ancient Greek word 'แฟฅฮฟแฟฆฯ‚' (rhous), which referred to various plants, notably those in the sumac family. Sumac has been recognized since antiquity, valued for its tart flavor used in cooking and also for its medicinal properties. The term has been utilized in botanical nomenclature since the early modern period and is commonly associated with plants found across the temperate regions of the world, indicative of its wide distribution. The genus Rhus has been scientifically classified and studied, with many species taking on diverse ecological roles in their habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,025, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.