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noun
A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Asiatic vine with three-lobed leaves and purple berries
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Japanese ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vine
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