tendron

/ˈtɛndrɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin, thread-like part of a plant, especially a climbing plant, that grows from a leaf or stem and has a sensitive tip that twitches towards light or moisture.

“The tendril of the ivy plant wrapped itself around the doorframe.”

Synonyms

  • crawler
  • vine

Antonyms

  • root
  • stem