Main Entry: pas·sion·flow·er

Pronunciation: \ˈpa-shən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\

Function: noun

Etymology: from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion

Date: 1633

: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries

[passionflower illustration]