bry·o·ny
| \ ˈbrī-ə-nē
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plural bryonies
Definition of bryony
: any of a genus (Bryonia) of tendril-bearing vines of the gourd family with large leaves and red or black fruit
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“Bryony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bryony. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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bryony
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bry·o·ny
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plural bryonies
Medical Definition of bryony
: any plant of the genus Bryonia
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