hemlock
hem
ˈhɛm
hem
lock
ˌlɑk
laak
British pronunciation
/hˈɛmlɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "hemlock"in English

Hemlock
01

a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage

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The hemlock forest provided a dense canopy that shaded the forest floor.
The woodworker selected hemlock for its durability and ease of carving.
02

poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium

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