scandent

adjective scan·dent \ˈskan-dənt\

Definition of SCANDENT

: characterized by a climbing mode of growth <scandent stems> <scandent vines>

Latin scandent-, scandens, present participle of scandere to climb — more at scan

First Known Use: circa 1682

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