Definitions

1. noun

A type of large, nocturnal rodent, specifically a large, ground-dwelling porcupine or a large, burrowing, insectivorous mammal

“The team of researchers studied the behavior of caprifoles in the wild.”

2. noun

An old term for the wild clematis, or Virgin’s bower

“In the old garden, we saw the delicate flowers of the caprifole blooming.”