viny

[ vahy-nee ]

/ ˈvaɪ ni /

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adjective, vin·i·er, vin·i·est.

of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling vines: viny tendrils.

abounding in or producing vines: a viny region.

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Origin of viny

First recorded in 1560–70; vine + -y¹

Viny

[ vahy-nee ]

/ ˈvaɪ ni /

noun

a female given name.

By winter, all of these spindly, viny, colorful plants will go brown and dormant.
We’re Losing Our Lawns. And That’s OK.|klindsey|October 29, 2021|Outside Online
I pushed on, climbing over fallen trunks, and twining myself through the viny cordage.
The Rifle Rangers|Captain Mayne Reid
A piece of bonnet-wire makes the best stem if you wish to give the true viny effect of the growth.
Little Folks' Handy Book|Lina Beard
The viny arbour was principally gone to decay, and the eglantine blushed mournfully along the fences.
Alida|Amelia Stratton Comfield

Mis' Viny, balancing on the window ledge to reach for eggs, looked back at us.
Friendship Village|Zona Gale
What became of these coins old Viny did not know; she only knew how patiently they were collected, and how scrupulously saved.
Rodman the Keeper|Constance Fenimore Woolson