clematis

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: clem=a=tis

CIDE DICTIONARY

clematis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. klhmati`s brushwood, also (from its long, lithe branches) clematis. fr. klh^ma twig, shoot, fr. kla^n to break off.].

 A genus of flowering plants, of many species, mostly climbers, having feathery styles, which greatly enlarge in the fruit; -- called also virgin's bower.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

clematis, n. any erect or climbing plant of the genus Clematis, bearing white, pink, or purple flowers and feathery seeds, e.g. old man's beard.

Etymology

L f. Gk klematis f. klema vine branch