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grapevine

grape·vine [ gráyp vn ] (plural grape·vines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. plant that bears grapes: a climbing plant on which grapes grow. Genus Vitis.

2. path along which information spreads: the path of communication along which news, gossip, or rumor passes unofficially from person to person within a group, organization, or community ( informal )
I heard through the office grapevine that she was leaving.

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