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Boston ivies

Boston ivies is the plural of Boston ivy.

Meaning of Boston ivy

Noun

Boston ivy (usually uncountable, plural Boston ivies)

  1. (usually) A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.

Questions about Boston ivies

What is Boston ivies the plural of?
Boston ivies is the plural of Boston ivy.

Words near Boston ivies in the dictionary

  1. Boston cream doughnuts
  2. Boston cream pie
  3. Boston cream pies
  4. Boston fern
  5. Boston ferns
  6. Boston ivies
  7. Boston ivy
  8. Boston lettuce
  9. Boston lettuces
  10. Boston marriage
  11. Boston marriages

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