akebi
noun
ake·bi
\ˈä-kə-bē\
Definition of akebi
-s
: a vine (Akebia quinata) of eastern Asia valued for its oily seeds and as material for basketmaking
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Origin and Etymology of akebi
Japanese
First Known Use: 1889
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