ivy

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈaɪvi//

Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

noun

1
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.
Hidden timber elements, lintels and roof tiles have also been replaced, in addition to gaining a new paint job and guttering drainage, and the removal of ivy that was damaging the exterior.
2
Any similar plant of any genus.

Etymology

From Middle English ivi, from Old English īfiġ, from Proto-West Germanic *ibig, *ibag, *ibah, from Proto-Germanic *ibahs (compare West Flemish iefte, Low German Eiloov, Ieloof, German Efeu), from Proto-Indo-European *(h₁)ebʰ- (compare Welsh efwr (“black elder”), Ancient Greek ἴφυον (íphuon, “spike-lavender, Lavandula Spica”)).

Forms

plural: ivies

Ive · A surname.ivory · The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of…Ivory · A surname from Old French.

ivy · Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

Ivy · A unisex given name from English.Izzy · A diminutive of the female given name Isabel, Isobel,…j · The tenth letter of the English alphabet, called jay and…

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