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passionflower

pas·sion·flow·er [ pásh'n flòwr ] (plural pas·sion·flow·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
climbing flowering vine: a climbing vine with large flowers and edible fruit. Native to: Central, South America.  Genus Passiflora.

[Mid-17th century. Because parts of the flower are taken as symbols of Jesus Christ's Passion]
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