cynancum

Definitions of cynancum
  1. noun
    any of various mostly giant tropical lianas of Africa and Madagascar having greenish or purple flowers and long smooth pods; roots formerly used as an emetic
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    type of:
    liana
    a woody climbing usually tropical plant
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