morning glory

American  

Or morning-glory

noun

1. any of various plants, especially of the genera Ipomoea and Convolvulus, as I. purpurea, a twining plant having cordate leaves and funnel-shaped flowers of various colors, often opening only in the morning.

2. a racehorse that runs faster in morning workouts than in afternoon races.

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morning-glory British  

noun

1. any of various mainly tropical convolvulaceous plants of the genus Ipomoea and related genera, with trumpet-shaped blue, pink, or white flowers, which close in late afternoon

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Etymology

Origin of morning glory

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

She had a Spanish-style house with bright morning glory vines where she hosted a neighborhood screening of “To Catch a Thief” on her front lawn.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike the potato, a sweet potato is closely related to the morning glory, so its growths are more vine-like and will develop sets of roots that will grow down into the jar of water.

From Los Angeles Times

Cobaea, or any morning glory or nasturtium relative, is sown in May in the greenhouse or under lights.

From Seattle Times

The lot, which CalTrans used as a parking lot during the construction of the 101 Freeway decades ago, was dotted with overgrown morning glories, citrus trees and three old trailers.

From Los Angeles Times

And the crispy morning glory salad is delicious.

From Los Angeles Times