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Meaning of ivy
The primary meaning of the word "ivy" refers to a type of climbing evergreen plant.
Etymology of ivy
The word "ivy" has its origin in Old English "ifig", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ibukiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "pie-" meaning "to climb" or "to adhere", likely due to the plant's climbing habit.
Synonyms
climbing plant
evergreen
vine
creeper
trailing plant
woody plant
flowering plant
foliage
greenery
vegetation
flora
liana
bine
Clematis
wisteria
honeysuckle
morning glory
nightshade
bindweed
jasmine
clematis
passionflower
bougainvillea
philodendron
English ivy
Boston ivy
poison ivy
groundcover
shrub
bush
herb
succulent
epiphyte
parasite
Definitions
- A climbing evergreen plant with small white flowers and black berries, typically growing on walls, trees, or other surfaces.
- * A plant of the genus Hedera, especially the common ivy (Hedera helix).
Usage Examples
- The old stone wall was covered in ivy and moss.
- * The ivy plant had grown up the side of the house, covering the windows.
- * The garden was filled with a variety of plants, including ivy, roses, and daisies.