Rhus: meaning, definitions and examples
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rhus
[ ruหs ]
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:
๐ต๐น rhus
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคนเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Rhus
๐ฎ๐ฉ rhus
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบัั
๐ต๐ฑ rhus
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใน
๐ซ๐ท rhus
๐ช๐ธ rhus
๐น๐ท rhus
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃจ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ rhus
๐ธ๐ฐ rhus
๐จ๐ณ ๆผๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ rhus
๐ฎ๐ธ rhus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rhus
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 38022 transfixing
- 38023 gabbled
- 38024 timorously
- 38025 rhus
- 38026 snazzy
- 38027 blasphemously
- 38028 flack
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