ivy vine

American  

noun

1. Virginia creeper.

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Etymology

Origin of ivy vine

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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ivy vine

The substance that causes the problem for people is an oily compound called urushiol, found in many cells of the poison ivy vine.

From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2016

"Oak," said the ivy vine, "bend your trunk so that you may be a support to me."

From Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe

Ye mourners, weave for the sleeping hair  Of only two, your ivy vine.

From The Second Book of Modern Verse; a selection from the work of contemporaneous American poets by Rittenhouse, Jessie Belle

An old, old ivy vine, gnarled and decayed at the roots, climbed half way up the brick wall.

From The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million by Henry, O.

And some were stuffed birds of brilliant plumage, and mounted in most natural positions on twigs or branches, or perched upon an ivy vine which was trained along the wall.

From Marjorie's Vacation by Wells, Carolyn