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bushman's poison

 

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Noun bushman's poison has 1 sense
  1. bushman's poison, ordeal tree, Acocanthera oppositifolia, Acocanthera venenata - evergreen shrub or tree of South Africa
    --1 is a kind of shrub, bush
    --1 is a member of
     Acocanthera, genus Acocanthera, Acokanthera, genus Acokanthera

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Bushman's Poison

Noun (Botany): A poisonous plant native to the bush regions of southern Africa, scientifically known as Acokanthera oppositifolia.

Example Sentence: The indigenous people of southern Africa have long utilized the potent properties of Bushman's Poison for medicinal purposes.

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Bushman's Poison

Noun (Local Mythology): A legendary toxic substance mentioned in the folktales and myths of certain bushman tribes, believed to bring death upon anyone who consumes it.

Example Sentence: The tale of Bushman's Poison warns of the dire consequences that befall those who dare to taste its lethal powers.

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Bushman's Poison

Adjective (Informal): Referring to something that is extremely toxic, harmful, or dangerous.

Example Sentence: The company's disregard for safety regulations resulted in the release of a Bushman's Poison-like chemical into the river, causing widespread pollution and harm to wildlife.

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