convolvulus

[ kuhn-vol-vyuh-luhs ]

noun

, plural con·vol·vu·lus·es, con·vol·vu·li [k, uh, n-, vol, -vy, uh, -lahy].

1. any plant belonging to the genus Convolvulus, of the morning glory family, comprising twining or prostrate plants having trumpet-shaped flowers.

convolvulus

/ kənˈvɒlvjʊləs /

noun

1. any typically twining herbaceous convolvulaceous plant of the genus Convolvulus, having funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves See also bindweed

Word History and Origins

Origin of convolvulus¹

1545–55; < New Latin, Latin: bindweed, equivalent to convolv ( ere ) to convolve + -ulus -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of convolvulus¹

C16: from Latin: bindweed; see convolute

Example Sentences

The Camotes (Convolvulus batatas, L.), not improperly called sweet potatoes, grow to a considerable size.

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I chanced on a hedge-sparrow's lately, the whole groundwork of which was composed of the dry vines of the wild white convolvulus.

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There are no formal gardens, and flowers are few, except for a large-flowered convolvulus and red tiger-lilies.

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The outside of our bungalow is covered with purple convolvulus, and the verandah goes practically all round it.

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Each little garden flames with red poinsettia, purple convolvulus, and yellow daisies.

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