Phrase guide

Japanese ivy

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The plant Hedera rhombea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The plant Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Boston ivy

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Asiatic vine with three-lobed leaves and purple berries

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vine

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 木蔦 (kizuta) — Hedera rhombea
  • Japanese: 蔦 (tsuta) — Parthenocissus tricuspidata