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vine

113 ENTRIES FOUND:

1vine

noun \ˈvīn\

Definition of VINE

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: grape 2
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a : a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground; also : the stem of such a plant b : any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing

Origin of VINE

Middle English, from Anglo-French vigne, from Latin vinea vine, vineyard, from feminine of vineus of wine, from vinum wine — more at wine
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Botany Terms

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