vine

UK: vaɪn | US: vaɪn

Definition

  1. n. a climbing or trailing plant, especially one that produces grapes

  2. n. the stem of such a plant, used in gardening or winemaking

Structure
vin <wine>vin <wine>
Etymology

The word "vine" traces back to Latin vinum (wine), reflecting its historical link to grape cultivation. In Old French, it became vine, which entered Middle English as "vine." The silent "e" was later appended, a common feature in English spelling. The term originally emphasized the plant's role in winemaking, later generalizing to other climbing plants.

Examples

  1. The vineyard was lush with rows of grapevines.

  2. Ivy is a type of vine that clings to walls.

  3. She trained the vine to grow along the trellis.

  4. The old vine produced sweet, juicy grapes.

  5. Tropical forests are dense with twisting vines.