convolvulus
noun
-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
nounMedical 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
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