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woodbine

/ˈwʊd.baɪn/

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noun

/ˈwʊd.baɪn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо распространенную североамериканскую лиану со сложными листьями и синевато-черными ягодообразными плодами, либо европейскую вьющуюся жимолость с ароматными красно-желто-белыми цветами.

A noun referring to either a common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit, or a European twining honeysuckle with fragrant red and yellow-white flowers.

  1. Common North American vineC1formalamerican

    A climbing vine native to North America, known for its compound leaves and clusters of bluish-black berries.

    ruВудбайн

    • The woodbine grew thickly along the old stone wall.
    • Birds often eat the bluish-black berries of the woodbine.
    • In autumn, the woodbine's leaves turn a brilliant red.

    Synonymsamerican ivyfive-finger

  2. European twining honeysuckleC1formalbritish

    A fragrant climbing plant native to Europe, with red and yellow-white flowers, often found in hedgerows.

    ruЖимолость вьющаяся

    • The woodbine's sweet scent filled the evening air.
    • Honeysuckle, also known as woodbine, is a common sight in English gardens.
    • Bees are attracted to the woodbine's tubular flowers.

    Synonymshoneysuckle

Forms
  • woodbines plural form
  • woodbines' possessive plural form
  • woodbine's possessive singular form