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pokeweed

poke·weed [ pṓk wd ] (plural poke·weed or poke·weeds)


noun 
Definition:
 
plant with blackish berries: a tall plant with blackish berries in elongated clusters, edible shoots, and a poisonous root. Flowers: white. Native to: North America.  Latin name Phytolacca americana.

[Mid-18th century. <poke3]
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