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
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: a plant of the genus Convolvulus
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The first known use of convolvulus was in 1548
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