Clematis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛmətɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clematis is a noun meaning (botany) Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.
Meaning
(botany) Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.
Example Sentences
He came slowly up to the open door, which was all hung round with clematis and roses; and then peeped in, half afraid.
Jim is a nurseryman, specialising in clematis, and he has built up a business exporting 150 varieties to countries all over the world.
Noiselessly she laid the clematis and wattle on her bed, then stood near the covered face, and, looking down at her untied bootlaces, sighed an impatient sigh always well known and understood by this now unresponsive father.
Word Forms
- clematises
Related Words
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