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hemlock Definition and Meaning in English (hemlock definition)

noun
Synonyms:poison hemlockspotted hemlock
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Hemlock definition: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers, known for its toxic alkaloid coniine, which can cause paralysis and death.

Definitions of Hemlock

  1. 1noun

    Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers, known for its toxic alkaloid coniine, which can cause paralysis and death.

  2. 2noun

    Hemlock also refers to a type of evergreen coniferous tree, typically found in North America and East Asia, valued for its timber.

Example Sentences

historical

“Socrates was famously executed by being forced to drink a cup of hemlock.”

general

“The cabin was built using strong hemlock timber from the nearby forest.”

Synonyms

poison hemlockspotted hemlock

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Hemlock definition: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers, known for its toxic alkaloid coniine, which can cause paralysis and death.
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'Hemlock' translates to 'hemlock' in English. Hemlock definition: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers, known for its toxic alkaloid coniine, which can cause paralysis and death.
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