Meaning & use
sumach
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a shrub or small tree with compound leaves and clusters of red berries, some species of which are used to produce a tangy spice or dye; a variant spelling of 'sumac'
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Ground sumach adds a tart, lemony flavor to the salad.
Wild sumach grew along the edge of the field, its leaves turning bright red in autumn.
A note on using this word
An accepted alternate spelling of 'sumac,' widely used in British English and in Middle Eastern cooking.
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