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ampelopsis
CIDE DICTIONARY
ampelopsis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`mpelos vine + 'o`psis appearance.].
A genus formerly including the Virginia creeper. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ampelopsis, n. any plant of the genus Ampelopsis or Parthenocissus, usu. a climber supporting itself by twining tendrils, e.g. Virginia creeper.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk ampelos vine + opsis appearance
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