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ipomœa
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ipomœa, n. [NL. “Named, according to Linnæus, from Gr. 'i`ps, 'ipo`s, a bindweed [which it is not], and "o`moios like.” Gray. ].
A genus of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning-glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine. [1913 Webster]
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