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cissus

[ sis-uhs ]

noun

  1. any of numerous tropical and subtropical vines of the genus Cissus, including the grape ivy and the kangaroo vine.


cissus

/ ˈsɪsəs /

noun

  1. any plant of the climbing genus Cissus, some species of which, esp the kangaroo vine ( C. antarctica ) from Australia, are grown as greenhouse or house plants for their shiny green or mottled leaves: family Vitaceae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cissus1

< New Latin < Greek kissós ivy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cissus1

New Latin, from Greek kissos ivy
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Example Sentences

It is evident that Nuttall was in doubt as to the distinguishing characters between Vitis and the allied genus, Cissus.

Cissus, it is probable, belonged to Cisseus, who is mentioned by the poet.

The genus Cissus, to which belong many southern climbers, is combined with Vitis by some botanists.

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