bryony
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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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