convolvulus
noun/kənˈvɒlvjələs/
/kənˈvɑːlvjələs/
[countable, uncountable]- a wild plant with triangular leaves and flowers that are like trumpets in shape. It climbs up walls, fences, etc. and twists itself around other plants.Word OriginLatin, ‘bindweed’, from convolvere ‘roll together’, from con- ‘together’ + volvere ‘roll’.
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