any of various plants, especially of the genera Ipomoea and Convolvulus, as I. purpurea, a twining plant having cordate leaves and funnel-shaped flowers of various colors, often opening only in the morning.
a racehorse that runs faster in morning workouts than in afternoon races.
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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Unlike the potato, a sweet potato is closely related to the morning glory, so its growths are more vine-like and will develop sets of roots that will grow down into the jar of water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Cobaea, or any morning glory or nasturtium relative, is sown in May in the greenhouse or under lights.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
"Bill, you beautiful specimen of a man," gushed James Corden, "For so much of my life, you were my morning glory and I will miss waking up with you every day."
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
I’ll go first: Many years ago, I sowed a handful of morning glory seeds at the foot of the arbor surrounding my front gate.
From Washington Times ● May 24, 2022
“Much the same as the blossom on a morning glory vine, I would think,” the man said.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
The analysis showed average air temperatures below 66 or above 77 degrees Fahrenheit made fomesafen, glyphosate, and mesotrione -- representing three herbicide sites of action -- less effective on waterhemp, giant foxtail, and morning-glory species.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024
It’s lovely in its way, with a mass of morning-glory vines softening things up, and, in lieu of actual trees, a mural of woodland scenes painted along the outside wall.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 28, 2010
Today, beside its faded sofa, ancient radio with morning-glory horn, and murals of Charlestoning showgirls, stands a television set.
From Time Magazine Archive
He played croquet, his literary set's favorite outdoor pastime, with ferocity, assuming a stance that reminded Woollcott of "a morning-glory vine climbing a pole."
From Time Magazine Archive
I might as well try to improve the deep beautiful colors of the morning-glory, or try to retint the lily with a more beautiful white.
From Think A Book for To-day by Hunter, Col. Wm. C.
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