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German ivy

American

noun

a twining composite plant, Senecio mikanioides, native to southern Africa, having ivy-shaped leaves and clusters of yellow flowers.

Etymology

Origin of German ivy

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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He bought a basket, decorated it with German ivy obtained at a flower-stand, and spirited it upstairs to his room as if it were the most dangerous of contraband.

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A beautiful ornament for a room with pictures is German ivy.

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He followed her and brought the other geraniums, the hyacinth bulbs in a cracked custard bowl and the German ivy trained over an old croquet hoop.

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