scandent

[ skan-duhnt ]

adjective

1. climbing, as a plant.

scandent

/ ˈskændənt /

adjective

1. (of plants) having a climbing habit

Word History and Origins

Origin of scandent¹

1675–85; < Latin scandent- (stem of scandēns, present participle of scandere to climb); scan, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of scandent¹

C17: from Latin scandere to climb

Example Sentences

It is a stout, scandent, evergreen shrub, which strongly resembles the myrtle.

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