Main Entry: hem·lock

Pronunciation: \ˈhem-ˌläk\

Function: noun

1 a : any of several poisonous herbs (as a poison hemlock or a water hemlock) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) having finely cut leaves and small white flowers b : conium 2
2 : a drug or lethal drink prepared from the poison hemlock—compare coniine