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LanguageCherokee

Meaning

1. pokeweed
2. poke salad
3. A tall wild plant often eaten as a cooked green vegetable. You must be careful to prepare it correctly as it can be toxic if not cooked properly.

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Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis plant is often called poke salad when prepared for eating.

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