quamoclit

noun

quam·​o·​clit

ˈkwaməˌklit

1

capitalized : a small genus of twining vines (family Convolvulaceae) of warm regions distinguished from Ipomoea by the salverform corolla and exserted stamens and style see star ipomoea

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Quamoclit

especially : cypress vine

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, perhaps alteration of Nahuatl cuauh-mochitl camachile

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