death camass
Americannoun
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any of several North American plants belonging to the genus Zigadenus, of the lily family, having narrow leaves and clusters of flowers.
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the root of any of these plants, poisonous to sheep and other animals.
Etymology
Origin of death camass
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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