bryony
bry·o·ny
noun \ˈbrī-ə-nē\ plural bry·o·nies
Definition of BRYONY
: any of a genus (Bryonia) of tendril-bearing vines of the gourd family with large leaves and red or black fruit
Origin of BRYONY
Middle English, from Latin bryonia, from Greek bryōnia; akin to Greek bryein
First Known Use: 14th century
bry·o·ny
noun \ˈbrī-ə-nē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; bry·o·nies
Medical Definition of BRYONY
: any plant of the genus Bryonia
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