noun
ivy
EYE-vee/ˈaɪvi/
An evergreen vine that climbs or trails along surfaces.
Ivy climbs the stone wall, its stems gripping the rough surface.
Etymology
Old English ifig already named ivy, so the modern sense continues an inherited plant name. Its deeper origin is unknown.
In context
lived there for over 80 years for Constable this Cottage symbolized a sense of rootedness and stability an unchanging presence amidst the flow of time surrounded by Lush Greenery with Ivy climbing its walls
More examples
- The old gate was covered in ivy.
- She trimmed the ivy away from the window.
- Evergreen ivy remained green through winter.
Forms
ivy