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trumpet vine
noun
: a North American woody vine (Campsis radicans) of the bignonia family having pinnate leaves and large typically red trumpet-shaped flowers
Examples of trumpet vine in a Sentence
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Plant a variety of native flowers such as salvia, penstemon, trumpet vine and honeysuckle.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
However, trumpet vine is a very vigorous growing plant and must be kept in check.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
Some of the best plants for attracting and feeding hummingbirds are bee balm, salvia, coralbells, columbine, cardinal flower, coral honeysuckle, trumpet vine, and Indian pink.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
In last Saturday’s column, the question dealt with removing trumpet vine.
—oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022
Some of these plants include pentas, firespike, zinnias, blackberry lily, salvia, trumpet vine and red cannas.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2022
Someone planted a trumpet vine along a bridge and, nearby, a patch of garlic.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022
Wreaths made from pine cones and other seed pods come to mind — try augmenting with sweetgum balls, beech nut husks, acorns, and split halves of trumpet vine pods.
—Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 28 Oct. 2021
Our neighbor’s trumpet vine has made its way into our yard.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Oct. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1709, in the meaning defined above
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“Trumpet vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpet%20vine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
trumpet vine
noun
: a North American woody vine with feathery leaves and large usually red trumpet-shaped flowers
called also trumpet creeper
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