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Virginia creeper

noun

a climbing plant, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, of the grape family, native to North America, having palmate leaves, usually with five leaflets, and bluish-black berries.

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Also called American ivy, ivy vine.

Origin of Virginia creeper

An Americanism dating back to 1660–70

Words nearby Virginia creeper

Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, Virginia Beach, Virginia City, Virginia cowslip, Virginia creeper, Virginia deer, Virginia dynasty, Virginia fence, Virginia ham, virginiamycin
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Virginia creeper

noun

Also called (US): American ivy, woodbine a vitaceous woody vine, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, of North America, having tendrils with adhesive tips, bluish-black berry-like fruits, and compound leaves that turn red in autumn: widely planted for ornament
Also called: Japanese ivy a similar related plant, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, of SE Asia, having trilobed leaves and purple berriesUS name: Boston ivy
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