catvine

/kætvaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of climbing plant with twining stems, especially a grapevine or a passionflower.

“The catvine was carefully trained up the trellis in the garden.”

2. verb

To grow or spread in a twining or climbing manner, like a catvine.

“The ivy catvined up the walls of the old castle.”

Synonyms

  • clematis
  • hoya
  • vine

Antonyms

  • groundcover
  • root