ampelosicyos
|am-pe-lo-si-cyos|
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/ˌæmpəloʊˈsɪsiˌoʊs/
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/ˌæmpɪləʊˈsɪsiˌɒs/
vine-like plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampelosicyos' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'ampelos' meaning 'vine' and 'sicyos' meaning 'cucumber'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ampelosicyos' was adopted into scientific Latin to describe a genus of climbing plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any vine-like plant, but now it specifically denotes a genus in the Cucurbitaceae family.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of climbing plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, native to Madagascar.
The ampelosicyos plant is known for its unique climbing ability.
Last updated: 2025/07/20 15:06