vimen

[ vahy-muhn ]

noun

, Botany.

, plural vim·i·na [vim, -, uh, -n, uh].

1. a long, flexible shoot of a plant.

vimen

/ ˈvaɪmɛn /

noun

1. rare.
   botany a long flexible shoot that occurs in certain plants

Other Words From

• vim·i·nal [vim, -, uh, -nl], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vimen¹

From the Latin word vīmen osier, withe, twig

Word History and Origins

Origin of vimen¹

C19: from Latin: a pliant twig, osier

Example Sentences

So come along, and don't let's be frightenin' ourselves vith ould vimen's tales.

From Project Gutenberg

It was rare fun to see him stamping and raving about the room, and vishing all the vimen in the vorld at the devil.

From Project Gutenberg

I say, old woman, you ain't wanted here; we doesn't take in vimen with red cloaks.

From Project Gutenberg