ivy vine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ivy vine
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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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
In there they peered out the window fearfully at the ivy vine.
From The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million by O. Henry
Nothing is prettier than an owl sitting on an ivy vine for one of these.
From Manners and Social Usages by Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
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 O. Henry
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 Carolyn Wells
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