clematis

cle·ma·tis

noun
\ˈkle-mə-təs; kli-ˈma-təs, -ˈmā-, -ˈmä-\

Definition of CLEMATIS

: any of a genus (Clematis) of vines or herbs of the buttercup family often having three leaflets on each leaf and usually white, red, pink, or purple flowers

Origin of CLEMATIS

New Latin, genus name, from Latin, from Greek klēmatis brushwood, clematis, from klēmat-, klēma twig, from klan to break — more at clast

First Known Use: 1578