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cissus

[ sis-uhs ]

noun

  1. any of numerous tropical and subtropical vines of the genus Cissus, including the grape ivy and the kangaroo vine.


cissus

/ ˈ²õɪ²õÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. 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
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cissus1

< New Latin < Greek °ì¾±²õ²õó²õ ivy
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cissus1

New Latin, from Greek kissos ivy
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The cissus discolor and a peperomia plant are among his fall picks.

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Several species of Cissus interlace the jungles of Efát; one, especially, is a constant companion of the Camel-thorn Acacia in the desert.

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After these came the fair and youthful Cissus, also beloved by Bacchus, who, falling by misfortune, was transformed by Mother Earth into ivy, on which account he was seen in a habit all covered with ivy in every part.

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The genus Cissus, to which belong many southern climbers, is combined with Vitis by some botanists.

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Species of Vitis, with possibly one or two exceptions, bear pulpy edible fruits; species of Ampelopsis and Cissus bear fruits with pulp so scant that the berries are inedible.

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