cissus
[ sis-uh s ]
/ ˈsɪs əs /
noun
any of numerous tropical and subtropical vines of the genus Cissus, including the grape ivy and the kangaroo vine.
Origin of cissus
< New Latin < Greek
kissós ivy
Words nearby cissus
cispadane,
cisplatin,
cissexual,
cissing,
cissoid,
cissus,
cissy,
cist,
cistaceous,
cistercian,
cistern
Example sentences from the Web for cissus
It is evident that Nuttall was in doubt as to the distinguishing characters between Vitis and the allied genus, Cissus.
The Grapes of New York |U. P. HedrickThe genus Cissus, to which belong many southern climbers, is combined with Vitis by some botanists.
Manual of American Grape-Growing |U. P. HedrickCissus, it is probable, belonged to Cisseus, who is mentioned by the poet.
British Dictionary definitions for cissus
cissus
/ (ˈsɪsəs) /
noun
any plant of the climbing genus Cissus, some species of which, esp the kangaroo vine (C. antarctica) from Australia, are grown as greenhouse or house plants for their shiny green or mottled leaves: family Vitaceae
Word Origin for cissus
New Latin, from Greek
kissos ivy