balloon vine

bal·loon vine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-loon vahyn]
- /bəˈlun vaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-loon vahyn]
- /bəˈlun vaɪn/

Definitions of balloon vine words

noun balloon vine a tropical tendril-climbing sapindaceous plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, cultivated for its ornamental balloon-like seed capsules 3
noun balloon vine a tropical American vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) of the soapberry family, bearing inflated triangular pods 3
noun balloon vine a tropical climbing plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, of the soapberry family, bearing big, bladderlike pods and black seeds with a white, heart-shaped spot. 1
noun balloon vine A tropical perennial climbing vine, Cardiospermum halicacabum, having ornamental balloon-like fruits, and used in traditional Chinese medicine. 0

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Origin of balloon vine

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40

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balloon vine popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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