What is another word for Ivies?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪvɪz] (IPA)

Ivies, also known as Hedera, are evergreen climbing plants that are popular for their ability to grow and cover walls, fences, and trellises. While the word "Ivies" may be commonly used to refer to these plants, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe them. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for Ivies include creeping plants, climbing vines, trailing vines, and ground covers. In addition, Hedera can also be referred to as Boston ivy, Virginia creeper, or English ivy, depending on the particular species. Regardless of the name used to describe them, these plants are known for their beauty, versatility, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

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What are the hypernyms for Ivies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    private universities, Ivy League schools, collegiate institutions, elite schools, selective universities.

Usage examples for Ivies

The mouldering walls, as if ashamed of their humble state, hide themselves under the Ivies; the generous Ivies, as if conscious of the precious relics, cover them from the injuries of time.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
From the outer day, Betwixt the closest Ivies came a broad And solid beam of isolated light, Crowded with driving atomies, and fell Slanting upon that picture, from prime youth Well-known, well-loved.
"The Suppressed Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson"
Alfred Lord Tennyson
But hard it is To track the signs of that pernicious cold: Pines only, noxious yews, and Ivies dark At times reveal its traces.
"The Georgics"
Virgil

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