Definitions for: Lambkill


[n] North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock



Webster (1913) Definition: Lamb"kill`, n. (Bot.)
A small American ericaceous shrub (Kalmia angustifolia); --
called also calfkill, sheepkill, sheep laurel, etc. It
is supposed to poison sheep and other animals that eat it at
times when the snow is deep and they cannot find other food.

Synonyms: Kalmia angustifolia, pig laurel, sheep laurel

See Also: kalmia

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