Boston ivy

Boston ivy noun: 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.

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Noun

Boston ivy (usually uncountable, plural Boston ivies)

(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.

Boston ivy meaning in Vietnamese

Boston ivy in Vietnamese

Parthenocissus tricuspidata: trinh đằng ba mũi

Forms of Boston ivy

plural	Boston ivies

Questions about Boston ivy

What does Boston ivy mean?: Boston ivy means 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.
What is Boston ivy in Vietnamese?: Boston ivy in Vietnamese is trinh đằng ba mũi. See Boston ivy meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is Boston ivy?: Boston ivy is a noun.
What is the plural of Boston ivy?: The plural of Boston ivy is Boston ivies.

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