vimineous

[ vi-min-ee-uhs ]

adjectiveBotany.

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

Origin of vimineous

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

Words Nearby vimineous

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How to use vimineous in a sentence

Likewise to make carts, because it is exceeding light; for vine, and hop-props, and divers vimineous works.
Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) | John Evelyn
vimineous, producing slender twigs, such as those used for wicker-work.
The Elements of Botany | Asa Gray

British Dictionary definitions for vimineous

vimineous

/ (vɪˈmɪnɪəs) /

adjective

botany rare having, producing, or resembling long flexible shoots

Origin of vimineous

C17: from Latin vīmineus made of osiers, from vīmen flexible shoot

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