silk vine

/sɪlk vaɪn/
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Definitions of silk vine
  1. noun
    deciduous climber for arches and fences having ill-scented but interesting flowers and poisonous yellow fruits; cultivated for its dark shining foliage; southeastern Europe to Asia Minor
    synonyms: Periploca graeca
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    type of:
    vine
    a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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