noun
liana
lee-AH-nuh
Liana (noun) means a long, woody vine that climbs up trees, typically found in tropical rainforests. Example: “Thick lianas hung from the rainforest canopy like natural ropes.”
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A long, woody vine that climbs up trees, typically found in tropical rainforests.
"Thick lianas hung from the rainforest canopy like natural ropes."
"The explorers hacked through a tangle of lianas to reach the clearing."
How to use liana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick climbing vine found in jungles and rainforests.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From French liane, possibly influenced by lien ("link, bond").
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What does “liana” mean?
The word “liana” means a long, woody vine that climbs up trees, typically found in tropical rainforests. In plain terms, a thick climbing vine found in jungles and rainforests.
How do you pronounce “liana”?
“Liana” is pronounced lee-AH-nuh (/liːˈɑːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “liana” in a sentence?
Here is “liana” used in a sentence: “Thick lianas hung from the rainforest canopy like natural ropes.”
What part of speech is “liana”?
“Liana” is a noun.
Where does the word “liana” come from?
The word “liana” comes from French. From French liane, possibly influenced by lien ("link, bond").
