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Boston ivy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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한국어담쟁이덩굴

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Boston lettuce Boston marriage Boston marrow Boston Mess Boston Mountains Boston round

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