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ivy

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪvi/
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Definition of ivy

noun

[mass noun]
  • a woody evergreen Eurasian climbing plant, typically having shiny, dark green five-pointed leaves.
    • Genus Hedera, family Araliaceae: several species, in particular the common H. helix, which is often seen climbing on tree trunks and walls
  • used in names of climbing plants similar to ivy, e.g. poison ivy, Boston ivy.

Origin:

Old English īfig, of Germanic origin; related to the first elements of Dutch eiloof and German Efeu

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