hem·lock
n 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 .
Similar sounding terms: homolog ho·mo·logue
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