Ivy: meaning, definitions and examples

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ivy

 

[ หˆaษชvi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Ivy is a type of climbing or trailing plant that typically has lobed leaves and can grow on structures or other plants. It belongs to the family Araliaceae and is commonly found in temperate and tropical regions. Ivy is often used as ground cover in gardens and can also be a popular choice for decoration due to its attractive foliage.

Synonyms

climber, creeper, vine

Examples of usage

  • The ivy climbed up the old stone wall.
  • She planted ivy around the garden fence.
  • The house was covered in lush green ivy.

Translations

Translations of the word "ivy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‚เคฐ เค•เฅ€ เคฌเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Efeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanaman ivy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัŽั‰

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bluszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚คใƒ“ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lierre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hiedra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmaลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ด์Ÿ์ด๋ฉ๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุจู„ุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™eฤลฅan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ breฤtan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธธๆ˜ฅ่—ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brลกljan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐarruna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทั–ะผ ะถะฐะฟั‹ั€ะฐา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผzรผm bitkisi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hiedra

Etymology

The word 'ivy' comes from the Old English 'ifig', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*ibล', meaning 'to creep'. Historically, ivy has been associated with fidelity and eternal life, often used in ancient Greece and Rome in wedding ceremonies and funerals. It was believed to protect against evil spirits and was a symbol of resilience due to its ability to grow in a variety of environments. Ivy has been a part of cultural symbolism throughout history, representing both support and endurance. Over the centuries, its popularity has continued, particularly in landscaping and ornamental horticulture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,900, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.