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bryony

/ˈbraɪ.ə.ni/

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noun

/ˈbraɪ.ə.ni/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вьющуюся лиану рода Bryonia, характеризующуюся крупными листьями и мелкими цветками, известную своим едким соком, обладающим рвотными и слабительными свойствами.

A noun referring to a climbing vine of the genus Bryonia, characterized by large leaves and small flowers, known for its acrid juice which has emetic and purgative properties.

  1. Climbing plantC2formalscientific

    A vine of the genus Bryonia, characterized by large leaves, small flowers, and acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties.

    ruВьющееся растение

    • The bryony vine climbed up the old stone wall.
    • Herbalists once used bryony for its strong purgative effects.
    • The large leaves of the bryony provided dense shade in the garden.