woodbine

noun

wood·​bine ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn How to pronounce woodbine (audio)
1
: any of several honeysuckles
especially : a Eurasian twining shrub (Lonicera periclymenum)
2

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The fragrant summer blooms of woodbine honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) grow well in dappled shade, while the gorgeous red flowers of the native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) bloom best in full sun. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 Native to eastern North America, woodbine (Clematis virginiana) produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers in autumn, attracting a variety of pollinators. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wodebinde, from Old English wudubinde, from wudu wood + bindan to tie, bind; from its winding around trees

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodbine was before the 12th century

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“Woodbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodbine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

woodbine

noun
wood·​bine ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn How to pronounce woodbine (audio)
1
: a woody climbing Eurasian honeysuckle
2
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