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A genus of shrubs and small treets. See Sumac.

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  1. n. A genus of shrubs and small treets. See Sumac.
  2. n deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron)