Virginia creeper
a climbing plant, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, of the grape family, native to North America, having palmate leaves, usually with five leaflets, and bluish-black berries.
Origin of Virginia creeper
1- Also called American ivy, ivy vine.
Words Nearby Virginia creeper
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How to use Virginia creeper in a sentence
The shadows of the Virginia creeper fell on the red pavement, and Kitty's light voice was heard on the staircase.
A Mere Accident | George MooreHe gives twenty-one species under this genus of which nine are American, one, however, being our Virginia creeper.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. HedrickUnc Simmy swung his steed through a ruined gateway where the Virginia creeper and honeysuckle hid the gateposts and wall.
Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie | Alice B. EmersonSetting his teeth determinedly, Ralph Wonderson swarmed up the Virginia-creeper until he reached the closely-shuttered window.
The bit of Virginia-creeper planted under the window hung shriveled upon its trellis.
The March Family Trilogy, Complete | William Dean Howells
British Dictionary definitions for Virginia creeper
Also called (US): American ivy, woodbine a vitaceous woody vine, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, of North America, having tendrils with adhesive tips, bluish-black berry-like fruits, and compound leaves that turn red in autumn: widely planted for ornament
Also called: Japanese ivy a similar related plant, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, of SE Asia, having trilobed leaves and purple berries: US name: Boston ivy
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