skunkbush

noun

Definition of skunkbush

1 : bear brush

2 or skunkbush sumac : a sumac (Rhus trilobata) of western North America with unpleasantly scented leaves comprised of usually three leaflets and a red edible sour berrylike fruit

— called also skunkbrush

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