Definition of bryony
bryonies
: 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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Origin and Etymology of bryony
Middle English, from Latin bryonia, from Greek bryōnia; akin to Greek bryein
First Known Use: before 12th century
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bryony
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bry·o·ny
\ˈbrī-ə-nē\
Medical Definition of bryony
bryonies
: any plant of the genus Bryonia
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