English Explanatory Dictionary

convolvulus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several plants, of the genus Convolvulus, found in temperate climates, having small trumpet-shaped flowers.
  2. A species of hawkmoth, Agrius convolvuli.

Word forms

convolvulus convolvuluses convolvuli

Etymology

From Latin convolvulus (“bindweed; caterpillar”), from convolvō (“convolve”).

Synonyms

bindweed morning glory
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