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convolvulus

noun

con·​vol·​vu·​lus kən-ˈväl-vyə-ləs How to pronounce convolvulus (audio)
-ˈvȯl-,
 also  -ˈväv-yə-,
 or  -ˈvȯv-yə-
plural convolvuluses or convolvuli kən-ˈväl-vyə-ˌlī How to pronounce convolvulus (audio)
-ˌlē,
-ˈvȯl-,
 also  -ˈväv-yə-,
 or  -ˈvȯv-yə-
: any of a genus (Convolvulus) of erect, trailing, or twining herbs and shrubs of the morning-glory family

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, genus name, going back to Latin convolvolus "bindweed (Calystegia sepium or a related species)," from convolvere "to roll round or up, coil, twist, wrap round" + -olus, noun suffix, usually with diminutive value — more at convolve

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of convolvulus was in 1548
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