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Definition of rhus

rhus

/ruːs/
rhus
Plural:rhuses
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Any deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus (commonly known as sumac) in the cashew family Anacardiaceae, native to temperate and subtropical regions worldwide and cultivated for its dense, upright panicles of small greenish-white to yellowish flowers, pinnate foliage with vibrant autumn color, and fuzzy crimson fruit clusters.

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rhombic egg eater
rhone
rhubarb
rhus
rhynchospora
ribble
ribbon

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rhus, from Ancient Greek rhous, the classical name for the sumac plant.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhus
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