bindweed
Americannoun
noun
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any convolvulaceous plant of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia that twines around a support See also convolvulus
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any of various other trailing or twining plants, such as black bindweed
Etymology
Origin of bindweed
Example Sentences
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In today’s network of instant information, curious if not questionable practices sweep through the gardening community faster than bindweed can choke a neglected berry patch.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
Anyone who has tried to eradicate noxious bindweed knows all too well how tenacious some roots can be.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2022
Within weeks, the paths would have been entangled with bramble and honeysuckle, the herb garden strangled with bindweed.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 2, 2019
Much of that paper money has come from his chain, Jamie's Italian, which is sprouting across British high streets like bindweed in a damp summer.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2012
Then they tried sewing the leaves together with bindweed.
From Eight Keys to Eden by Clifton, Mark
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