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ivy

Noun

Definitions

1. ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

A type of climbing plant known in English as ivy, which clings to walls, fences, and trees as it grows. It is often associated with old buildings and autumn scenery in Japan, where its leaves turn red and orange in the fall.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is it true that ivy on that building turns bright red in autumn?

Sentence 2

Mom said, "Let's clean up before the ivy leaves start falling."

Sentence 3

Yesterday, my mom said "Don't cut the ivy back too much."

Sentence 4

Nobody even comes by, but at least the ivy is thriving.

Sentence 5

Um, ivy means Boston ivy, right?