matrimony vine
noun
any plant belonging to the genus Lycium, of the nightshade family, species of which are cultivated for their foliage, flowers, and berries.
Also called
boxthorn.
Origin of matrimony vine
First recorded in 1810–20
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British Dictionary definitions for matrimony vine
matrimony vine
noun
any of various shrubs of the solanaceous genus Lycium, cultivated for their purple flowers and colourful berries
Also called: boxthorn