common morning glory

/ˌkɑmən ˌmɔrnɪŋ ˌglɔri/
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Other forms: common morning glories

Definitions of common morning glory
  1. noun
    annual or perennial climbing herb of Central America having sky-blue flowers; most commonly cultivated morning glory
    synonyms: Ipomoea tricolor
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    type of:
    morning glory
    any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
  2. noun
    pantropical annual climbing herb with funnel-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers
    synonyms: Ipomoea purpurea
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    type of:
    morning glory
    any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
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