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bindweed

 

[ หˆbaษชndหŒwiหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Bindweed refers to a type of climbing or twining plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. These plants are characterized by their bell-shaped flowers and can often be found in gardens and fields. Bindweed can grow aggressively, wrapping itself around other plants and potentially suffocating them. The two main species of bindweed are the field bindweed and the hedge bindweed. While some gardeners may appreciate its delicate flowers, others consider it a pernicious weed due to its invasive nature.

Synonyms

convolvulus, wild morning glory

Examples of usage

  • The bindweed choked out the smaller plants in the garden.
  • She admired the bindweed's charming flowers, despite its stubborn growth.
  • We need to clear the bindweed from the fence to protect the roses.
  • Bindweed spread rapidly across the field, making it harder to manage.

Translations

Translations of the word "bindweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรกrcamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคเคงเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Winde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanaman merambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒัั‚ะธั€ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท liseron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enredadera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmalayan bitki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ๊ตด์‹๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุงุช ุงู„ุฒุงุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ ็ป•ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ะผะตะปะตัƒ ำฉัั–ะผะดั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸan bitki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enredadera

Etymology

The term 'bindweed' has its origins in Middle English, where it was referred to as 'bindwede,' derived from the Old English 'bindan' meaning 'to bind' and 'wede,' which means 'weed' or a type of plant. The name likely reflects the plant's characteristic growth habit of binding or twining around other vegetation. The use of the word dates back to at least the 14th century, indicating its long-standing presence in the English language and its relevance in horticulture. Bindweed species were often discussed in literature concerning agriculture and gardening, highlighting both their beauty and the challenges they pose to other plants. As agriculture evolved, so did the knowledge of bindweed's invasive properties, cementing its status as both a decorative and troublesome weed in various environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,256 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.