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ivied

adjective \ ˈī-vēd \

Definition of ivied

1 : overgrown with ivy
2 : academic

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First Known Use of ivied

circa 1771

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ivied

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Definition of ivied for English Language Learners

  • : covered with ivy

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