poison hemlock

noun

1. hemlock ( defs 1, 3 ).

poison hemlock

noun

1. the US name for hemlock

Word History and Origins

Origin of poison hemlock¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

Now condemned to death, Socrates was put into prison, where some days after, he died by drinking the poison hemlock.

From Project Gutenberg

Poison hemlock, spotted cowbane and Jamestown weed are very poisonous.

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In this family is found the poison hemlock (Conium) used by the ancient Greeks for the elimination of politicians.

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