bryony

noun bry·o·ny \ˈbrī-ə-nē\

plural bry·o·nies

Definition of BRYONY

: any of a genus (Bryonia) of tendril-bearing vines of the gourd family with large leaves and red or black fruit

Middle English, from Latin bryonia, from Greek bryōnia; akin to Greek bryein

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun bry·o·ny \ˈbrī-ə-nē\

plural bry·o·nies

: any plant of the genus Bryonia

Next Word in the Dictionary: bryophyllumPrevious Word in the Dictionary: bryologyAll Words Near: bryony

What made you want to look up bryony? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears