vimineous

American

[vi-min-ee-uhs] / vɪˈmɪn i əs /

adjective

Botany.

of, like, or producing long, flexible shoots.
of or made of twigs.

vimineous British

/ vɪˈmɪnɪəs /

adjective

rare botany having, producing, or resembling long flexible shoots

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Etymology

Origin of vimineous

1645–55; < Latin vīmineus made of osiers, equivalent to vīmin- (stem of vīmen ) osier + -eus -eous

Example Sentences

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Likewise to make carts, because it is exceeding light; for vine, and hop-props, and divers vimineous works.

From Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees by Nisbet, John

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