SINCE 1828
convolvulus
noun
con·vol·vu·lus
| \ kən-ˈväl-vyə-ləs
, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈväv-yə- or -ˈvȯv-yə-\
, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈväv-yə- or -ˈvȯv-yə-\
plural convolvuluses
or convolvuli\ kən-ˈväl-vyə-ˌlī
, -ˌlē , -ˈvȯl- also -ˈväv-yə- or -ˈvȯv-yə- \
, -ˌlē , -ˈvȯl- also -ˈväv-yə- or -ˈvȯv-yə- \
Definition of convolvulus
: any of a genus (Convolvulus) of erect, trailing, or twining herbs and shrubs of the morning-glory family
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convolvulus
noun
con·vol·vu·lus
| \ -ˈväl-vyə-ləs, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈväv-yə-, -ˈvȯv-yə-\
Medical Definition of convolvulus
1
capitalized
: a genus of erect trailing or twining herbs and shrubs (family Convolvulaceae) chiefly of temperate regions
2
plural convolvuluses
or convolvuli\ -ˌlī, -ˌlē \
: a plant of the genus Convolvulus
\
: a plant of the genus Convolvulus
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