poisonwood: Meaning and Definition of

poi•son•wood

Pronunciation: (poi'zun-wood"), [key]
— n.
  1. a tree, Metopium toxiferum, of southern Florida, that has compound leaves and yellowish, berrylike fruits and is poisonous to touch. Also called
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