Boston ivy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.

Word forms

Boston ivy Boston ivies
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