passionflower

noun

pas·​sion·​flow·​er ˈpa-shən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries

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Examples of passionflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a tea made from passionflower—an actual flower known to chill the nerves, not the name of a bath oil your mom bought from the last Avon lady on Earth. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

The best herbal teas for relaxation include chamomile, lavender, peppermint, passionflower, and rose. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026

Examples of summer-blooming vines include honeysuckle vine, trumpet vine, and passionflower. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for passionflower

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower