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

The beauty of this low-key, pink balm is in its blend of green algae, passionflower, and camellia leaf extracts, which provide a triple dose of skin-smoothing, line-softening antioxidants, plus mineral, UV-defending actives. —Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025

Ideas of a routine can be simple: Brewing the same cup of herbal tea like lavender, chamomile, or passionflower. —Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Supplements that contain passionflower and magnesium like Hilma Sleep Support are considered catnip for the brain at nighttime to promote restful, undisrupted sleep. —Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Guests can also boost drinks with ingredients meant to revitalize or relax, including nano magnesium, liposomal vitamin C, purple passionflower and others. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 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