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German ivy

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noun

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

From American Woman's Home by Beecher, Catharine Esther

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.

From Barriers Burned Away by Roe, Edward Payson

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.

From Ethan Frome by Wharton, Edith

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