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convolvulus

con·vol·vu·lus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-vol-vyuh-luh s]
    • /kənˈvɒl vyə ləs/
    • /kən.ˈvɒl.vjʊ.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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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