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bindweed

Syllabification: (bind·weed)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīndˌwēd/
Definition of bindweed

noun

  • a twining plant with trumpet-shaped flowers. Several kinds are invasive weeds.
    • Genera Convolvulus and Calystegia, family Convolvulaceae: several species, including the widespread hedge bindweed (or wild morning glory) (Calystegia (or Convolvulus) sepium)
  • used in names of twining plants similar to bindweed, e.g., black bindweed.

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