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convolvulus
[ kuhn-vol-vyuh-luhs ]
/ kənˈvɒl vyə ləs /
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noun, plural con·vol·vu·lus·es, con·vol·vu·li [kuhn-vol-vyuh-lahy]. /kənˈvɒl vyəˌlaɪ/.
any plant belonging to the genus Convolvulus, of the morning glory family, comprising twining or prostrate plants having trumpet-shaped flowers.
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British Dictionary definitions for convolvulus
convolvulus
/ (kənˈvɒlvjʊləs) /
noun plural -luses or -li (-ˌlaɪ)
any typically twining herbaceous convolvulaceous plant of the genus Convolvulus, having funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leavesSee also bindweed
Word Origin for convolvulus
C16: from Latin: bindweed; see convolute
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