noun
tendril
Tendril (noun) means a thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.
noun
1
A thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.
2
A hair-like tentacle.
3
Anything shaped like a tendril or coil.
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Etymology
From Middle French tendrillon (“bud, shoot, cartilage”), perhaps a diminutive of tendron (“cartilage”), from Old French tendre (“soft”) (see tender (adjective)), or else from Latin tendere (“to stretch, extend”) (see tender (verb)).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tendril?
"tendril" (noun) means a thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.
What are the different meanings of tendril?
"tendril" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support; 2. A hair-like tentacle; 3. Anything shaped like a tendril or coil.