bryony
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bryony, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A climbing perennial plant with small flowers and berries, some varieties of which are toxic.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin bryonia, from Ancient Greek bryonia, related to bryo (\"to swell\" or \"sprout\").
Full origin of bryony →Frequently asked questions
What does “bryony” mean?
The word “bryony” means a climbing perennial plant with small flowers and berries, some varieties of which are toxic. In plain terms, a wild climbing plant found in hedges, also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “bryony”?
“Bryony” is pronounced BREYE-uh-nee (/ˈbɹaɪəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “bryony” in a sentence?
Here is “bryony” used in a sentence: “Bryony vines twist through the hedgerow every summer.”
What part of speech is “bryony”?
“Bryony” is a noun.
Where does the word “bryony” come from?
The word “bryony” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin bryonia, from Ancient Greek bryonia, related to bryo (\"to swell\" or \"sprout\").