cissus

American

[sis-uhs] / ˈsɪs əs /

noun

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

cissus British

/ ˈsɪsəs /

noun

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

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