cissus

American  

[sis-uhs] / ˈsɪs əs /

noun

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

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cissus British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of cissus

< New Latin < Greek kissós ivy

Example Sentences

The cissus discolor and a peperomia plant are among his fall picks.

From Seattle Times

Several species of Cissus interlace the jungles of Efát; one, especially, is a constant companion of the Camel-thorn Acacia in the desert.

From Project Gutenberg

After these came the fair and youthful Cissus, also beloved by Bacchus, who, falling by misfortune, was transformed by Mother Earth into ivy, on which account he was seen in a habit all covered with ivy in every part.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Species of Vitis, with possibly one or two exceptions, bear pulpy edible fruits; species of Ampelopsis and Cissus bear fruits with pulp so scant that the berries are inedible.

From Project Gutenberg