1 ampelopsis | Definition of ampelopsis

ampelopsis

noun
am·​pe·​lop·​sis | \ ËŒampəˈläpsə̇s\

Definition of ampelopsis

1 capitalized : a genus of woody climbers (family Vitaceae) closely related to Vitis and distinguished by the separate petals and the absence of adhesive disks on the tendrils
2 plural ampelopsis : a plant of the genus Parthenocissus: such as
a : boston ivy
b : virginia creeper

First Known Use of ampelopsis

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for ampelopsis

New Latin, from ampel- + -opsis

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