English Explanatory Dictionary

liana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.
name
  1. A female given name from Latin, derived from Juliana or Eliana

Pronunciation

/liːˈɑːnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-liana.wav

Word forms

liana lianas

Etymology

From French liane (see that entry for more), influenced by lien (“link, bond”).

Related words

climber rattan scrambler twiner vine

Derived words

lianaed lianoid
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