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sumac

/ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/

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noun

Zumaque

Any 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).

Examples :

"The gardener planted a row of sumac along the back fence for its vibrant red autumn leaves. "

El jardinero plantó una fila de zumaque a lo largo de la valla trasera por sus vibrantes hojas rojas de otoño.

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noun

Zumaque

Dried 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.

Examples :

"The leatherworker used sumac to dye the new footballs for the school team. "

El marroquinero usó zumaque para teñir los nuevos balones de fútbol para el equipo de la escuela.

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noun

Zumaque

A sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac.

Examples :

"We sprinkled sumac on the hummus to give it a tangy, lemony flavor. "

Espolvoreamos zumaque sobre el hummus para darle un sabor ácido y a limón.

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verb

Curtir con zumaque

To apply a preparation of sumac to (an object), for example, to a piece of leather to tan it.

Examples :

"The craftsman will sumac the leather today to give it a rich, reddish-brown color and make it more durable. "

El artesano curtirá el cuero con zumaque hoy para darle un color marrón rojizo intenso y hacerlo más duradero.

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