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- [kuh n-vol-vyuh-luh s]
- /kənˈvɒl vyə ləs/
- /kən.ˈvɒl.vjʊ.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vol-vyuh-luh s]
- /kənˈvɒl vyə ləs/
Definitions of convolvulus word
- noun convolvulus any typically twining herbaceous convolvulaceous plant of the genus Convolvulus, having funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves 3
- noun convolvulus any of a genus (Convolvulus) of trailing, twining, or erect plants of the morning-glory family, with funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves 3
- noun plural convolvulus any plant belonging to the genus Convolvulus, of the morning glory family, comprising twining or prostrate plants having trumpet-shaped flowers. 1
- noun convolvulus (botany) Any of several plants, of the genus Convolvulus, found in temperate climates, having small trumpet-shaped flowers. 1
- noun convolvulus (zoology) A species of hawkmoth, Agrius convolvuli. 0
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Origin of convolvulus
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < New Latin, Latin: bindweed, equivalent to convolv(ere) to convolve + -ulus -ule
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Parts of speech for Convolvulus
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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convolvulus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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