noun🔗ShareSumachAny of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria)."The gardener planted a row of sumac along the back fence for its vibrant red autumn leaves. "Der Gärtner pflanzte eine Reihe von Sumach entlang des hinteren Zauns wegen seiner leuchtend roten Herbstblätter.plantnaturebiologyagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSumachDried and chopped-up leaves and stems of a plant of the genus Rhus, particularly the tanner's sumac (see sense 1), used for dyeing and tanning leather or for medicinal purposes."The leatherworker used sumac to dye the new footballs for the school team. "Der Gerber verwendete Sumach, um die neuen Fußbälle für die Schulmannschaft zu färben.plantmedicinematerialsubstanceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSumachA sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac."We sprinkled sumac on the hummus to give it a tangy, lemony flavor. "Wir haben Sumach auf den Hummus gestreut, um ihm einen säuerlichen, zitronigen Geschmack zu verleihen.foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Sumach behandelnTo apply a preparation of sumac to (an object), for example, to a piece of leather to tan it."The craftsman will sumac the leather today to give it a rich, reddish-brown color and make it more durable. "Der Handwerker wird das Leder heute mit Sumach behandeln, um ihm eine satte, rotbraune Farbe zu verleihen und es haltbarer zu machen.materialprocessindustryagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
