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trumpet vine
trumpet vine
noun
- either of two bignoniaceous vines, Campsis radicans of the eastern US or C. grandiflora of E Asia, with clumps of trumpet-shaped flowers: grown as ornamentals Also calledtrumpet climbertrumpet flower
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trumpet vine1
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
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Example Sentences
Not till Felix comes to her in the chamber above the dining hall—there where that trumpet vine hangs—comes to say good-by to her.
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He made no reply: as the veteran observer of a day, he had somewhat outgrown the trumpet-vine arbour and the ruby-throat.
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Arrange the trumpet vine and the trees in place before the play begins.
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All around the trunk and up the trunk clambered the trumpet-vine.
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She did not know that it was the ruby-throat, seeking the trumpet-vine where Audubon painted him.
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