First Known Use: 14th century
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1vine
noun \ˈvīn\
: a plant that has very long stems and that grows along the ground or up and around something (such as a wall or tree)
Full Definition of VINE
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a : a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground; also : the stem of such a plant b : any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing
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Origin of VINE
Middle English, from Anglo-French vigne, from Latin vinea vine, vineyard, from feminine of vineus of wine, from vinum wine — more at wine
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verb
vinedvin·ing
Definition of VINE
intransitive verb
: to form or grow in the manner of a vine
First Known Use of VINE
1796
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VINE Defined for Kids
vine
noun \ˈvīn\
Definition of VINE for Kids
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
— vine·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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