Meaning of bryony in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbraɪəni/

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  1. Noun

    bryony

    Etymology

    Old English, via Latin from Greek bruōnia

    Definitions

    1. a tendril-bearing vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties

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