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English ivy
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˈaɪ.vi/ us /ˌɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˈaɪ.vi/
an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) that often grows up trees or buildings: 常春藤
English ivy is a vine that covers whatever it happens to be growing next to.
To control English ivy, clip off any flowers or fruits and pull up seedlings.
English ivies grow well outside their habitat.
The English ivy grew thickly over her grave.
Most named ivies are descended from Hedera helix, commonly known as English ivy.
Controlling or getting rid of English ivy can be hard work.
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Synonym
ivy
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