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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of species Kalmia angustifolia of toxic plants with small, deep pink flowers. uncountable
2. 2
   North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

sheep laurelcalico bushkalmia angustifoliamountain laurelpig laurelsheep laurel

Etymology

From lamb + kill.

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