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convolvulus

con·vol·vu·lus [ kən vólvyələss ] (plural con·vol·vu·lus·es or con·vol·vu·li [ kən vólvyə l ])


noun 
Definition:
 
climbing plant: a plant of the morning-glory family, many of which have a twining growth habit, including bindweed. Flowers: trumpet-shaped. Genus Convolvulus.

[Mid-16th century. < Latin< convolvere (see convolute)]
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