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silver vine

/ˈsɪlvər vaɪn/

الترجمة: نبات متسلق ينمو في شرق آسيا، يُعرف بأوراقه وسيقانه الفضية، ويُستخدم في الطب التقليدي وكما يجذب القطط شأنه شأن النعناع القطبي.

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/ˈsɪlvər vaɪn/C1formalscientific
  • arنبات متسلق ينمو في شرق آسيا، يُعرف بأوراقه وسيقانه الفضية، ويُستخدم في الطب التقليدي وكما يجذب القطط شأنه شأن النعناع القطبي.

A climbing plant native to East Asia, known for its silver-colored leaves and stems, and often used in traditional medicine or as a cat attractant similar to catnip.

  1. Plant speciesC1formal

    A climbing shrub (Actinidia polygama) native to East Asia, known for its silver and white variegated leaves and its euphoric effect on cats.

    arنوع نباتي

    • Silver vine is often used as a cat attractant in toys.
    • The leaves of the silver vine turn silver-white in summer.
    • Researchers are studying the active compounds in silver vine.
  2. Cat stimulantB2informal

    A plant material that produces a euphoric and playful reaction in many cats, similar to catnip.

    arمحفز القطط

    • My cat goes crazy for silver vine toys.
    • Silver vine is more potent than catnip for some felines.
    • You can buy dried silver vine sticks for your cat to chew.