sarmentous

/sɑrmɛntəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling long, slender, woody shoots, especially those of climbing plants.

“The garden featured a variety of sarmentous vines that required regular pruning.”

2. noun

A long, slender, woody shoot, especially one of a climbing plant.

“The sarmentous stems of the grapevine needed to be supported as they grew.”

Synonyms

  • ramified
  • ramose
  • scurfy

Antonyms

  • leafless
  • stemless