Poison sumac, Toxicodendron vernix, is related to the poison ivies and poison oaks, not to the other sumacs. It is relatively rare, compared to the other members of the family.
Definition of taproom in US English - a room in which alcoholic drinks, especially beer, are available on tap; a bar in a hotel or inn. Definition of taproom in US English - a room in which alcoholic drinks, especially beer, are available on tap; a bar in a hotel or inn.
Tapas is a Sanskrit word that means to heat. It also connotes certain spiritual practices in Indian religions. In Jainism, it refers to asceticism (austerities, body mortification); in Buddhism to spiritual practices including meditation and self-discipline; and in the different traditions within Hinduism it refers to a spectrum of practices ranging from asceticism, inner cleansing to self-discipline.