tendrils

Meanings

• noun

  Long, curling plant organs that twine around supports and help the plant to climb.

  - "The tendrils of the grapevine curl around trellis wires as the plant grows."
  - "The ivy's tendrils cling to the side of the building."

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Variants

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tendril , tendriled , tendrilled , tendrilous , tendrils

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Etymology

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From Old French tendre 'to stretch, extend' and ille 'a vine'.

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Trivia

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1. Tendrils are not only found in vines, but also in some ferns and other types of plants.

2. The word 'tendril' comes from the Old French word 'tendre', which means 'to stretch' or 'to extend'.

3. Some plants, like the Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla), have tendrils that are modified leaves that form a suction cup to attach to supports.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vines: Plants that have long, flexible stems that grow along the ground or climb structures. Tendrils help vines to climb and support themselves.

2. Climbers: Plants that use tendrils or other structures to climb up walls or other supports. Climbers can be annual or perennial and can be used for ornamental or productive purposes.

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Culture

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Tendrils are often associated with climbing plants, particularly those that produce fruits or vegetables. They have been used as symbols of growth, attachment, and connection in literature and art.

How to Memorize "tendrils"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vine with long, curling tendrils that wrap around a trellis or other support.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tendrils' with climbing plants or vines.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'tendrils' help plants to 'twine and climb'.

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