vine — a climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant, especially one bearing grapes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant, especially one bearing grapes
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪn/
Example Sentences
- The monkey swung from vine to vine like Tarzan in the jungle.
- I heard through the grapevine that our teacher is getting married!
- The old cottage looked magical with roses and vines decorating every window.
vine
NOUN[/vaɪn/]
a climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant, especially one bearing grapes
a climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant, especially one bearing grapes
Where vines catch morning shine, they'll soon become the finest wine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin vinea, meaning 'vineyard,' which is related to vinum (wine). Ancient Romans developed this term through their cultivation of grapevines, observing the characteristic climbing and spreading nature of the plant.
Breakdown
Latin vinea (vineyard) + diminutive/nominal shift → vine (climbing plant). The root connects to vinum (wine), reflecting the plant's primary use in wine production.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The monkey swung from vine to vine like Tarzan in the jungle.”
“I heard through the grapevine that our teacher is getting married!”
“The old cottage looked magical with roses and vines decorating every window.”
“My grandmother's grape vine produces enough grapes to make wine for the whole family.”
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