different between vining vs tearthumb

vining

English

Verb

vining

  1. present participle of vine

Adjective

vining (comparative more vining, superlative most vining)

  1. Growing in the manner of a vine; twisting and entwining.

Derived terms

  • vining pea

Noun

vining (plural vinings)

  1. A twisting, twining pattern or motion.
    • 1880–81, Mary E. Bradley, Mizora: A Prophecy
      The mantels and windowsills were of white onyx, with delicate vinings of pink and green. The floor was strewn with richly colored mats and rugs.

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tearthumb

English

Wikispecies

Etymology

tear +? thumb

Noun

tearthumb (plural tearthumbs)

  1. Any of a group of annual vining plants within the genus Polygonum, with small sharp spines covering the stems.

Further reading

  • tearthumb on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

  • butter-ham

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