poison mercury

/ˌpɔɪzn ˌmʌrkjəri/
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Definitions of poison mercury
  1. noun
    climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact
    synonyms: Rhus radicans, Toxicodendron radicans, markweed, poison ivy, poison oak
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    type of:
    poisonous plant
    a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
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