"lambkill" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lambkills [plural]
Etymology: From lamb + kill. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lamb|kill}} lamb + kill Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} lambkill (usually uncountable, plural lambkills)
  1. Any member of the species Kalmia angustifolia of toxic plants with small, deep pink flowers. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: sheep laurel, wicky
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