Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sumac
IPA transcription: [s'umæk]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sumac, sumach, shumac
    Meaning: a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
  • Synonyms: sumac
    Meaning: wood of a sumac
Usage examples
  • She had taken possession of the sumac.
  • The sumac seemed to fill his idea of a perfect location from the very first.
  • "Dead earnest, Miss King; and for medicine we had sumac and white-oak bark."
  • In the sumac he uttered not the faintest "Chip!" that might attract attention.
  • He claimed that sumac for his very own, and stoutly battled for possession with many intruders.
  • The Cardinal was left boasting and strutting in the sumac, but in his heart he found it lonesome business.
  • On the tip-top antler of the old stag sumac, he perched and strained until his jetty whiskers appeared stubby.
  • High in the sumac the Cardinal had sung until his throat was parched, and the fountain of hope was almost dry.
  • Early next morning he was abroad and in fine toilet, and with a full voice from the top of the sumac greeted the day--"Wet year!
  • When Abram had scattered his store on the rail, the bird came tipping and tilting, daintily caught up a crumb, and carried it to the sumac.