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Bryony (Noun)

Meaning

A vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The garden was overgrown with bryony, its large leaves and tendrils wrapping around every available surface.
  • Bryony was used in traditional medicine for its emetic properties, but its use was eventually discontinued due to its toxicity.
  • The small flowers of the bryony vine were often overlooked, but they were an important food source for local pollinators.
  • In the old days, people would use the juice of the bryony plant to induce vomiting and cleanse the body of impurities.
  • The acrid juice of the bryony vine made it a useful ingredient in homemade remedies, but it required careful handling to avoid skin irritation.

Synonyms

  • Briony

Hyponyms

  • Devil's Turnip
  • Bryonia Alba
  • Bryonia Dioica
  • Wild Hop
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