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virgin's-bower
[ vur-jinz-bou-er ]
/ ˈvɜr dʒɪnzˈbaʊ ər /
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a climbing vine, Clematis virginiana, of eastern North America, having branching clusters of small, white flowers and seed pods with silky, grayish plumes.
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Origin of virgin's-bower
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby virgin's-bower
virginium, Virgin Mary, virgin metal, Virgin Queen, Virgin River, virgin's-bower, virgin soil, virgin wool, Virgo, Virgoan, Virgo cluster
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British Dictionary definitions for virgin's-bower
virgin's-bower
noun
any of several American clematis plants, esp Clematis virginiana, of E North America, which has clusters of small white flowers
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