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Definition of ivy
ivies
1 : a widely cultivated ornamental climbing or prostrate or sometimes shrubby chiefly Eurasian vine (Hedera helix) of the ginseng family with evergreen leaves, small yellowish flowers, and black berries
2 : any of several climbing plants (such as Virginia creeper) resembling ivy; especially : poison ivy
3 often capitalized : an Ivy League college
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Morrison pulled out a tube of Tecnu, a treatment for poison ivy, which anyone could use.
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But most looked astonishingly fit, with veins climbing their arms like ivy.
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For Diana and Kate, this meant ivy, which represents fidelity, friendship and affection.
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Early Monday evening, Cohen said his wife found the tortoise in a patch of ivy along a fence row at the ambassador’s residence.
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When that failed, Bill Veeck Jr., son of the team president, thought to festoon the outfield walls with ivy at the erstwhile Cubs Park, which had been rechristened in Wrigley's honor in '26.
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This resulted in an industrial-grade case of poison ivy severe enough to require the widespread use of gauze, scare small children, and prompt a Code Red at the World Leprosy Organization.
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Carefully inspect tree trunks before touching them since poison ivy often clings to them.
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Receptions feature down-home food and natural decor, think moss, ivy and polished rocks, and handmade touches.
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Origin and Etymology of ivy
Middle English, from Old English īfig; akin to Old High German ebah ivy
Recent Examples of ivy from the Web
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The actress, who's known for being something of an amateur equestrian, appears to be bending over to give her horse Ivy water through a tiny straw.
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Origin and Etymology of ivy
from the prevalence of ivy-covered buildings on the campuses of older U.S. colleges
IVY Defined for English Language Learners
ivy
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: a plant that has long stems and that often grows on the outsides of buildings
IVY Defined for Kids
ivy
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ivies
1 : a climbing vine with evergreen leaves and black berries often found growing on buildings
2 : a climbing plant that resembles ivy
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