clematis

Definitions

1. Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.
2. A town in the Shire of Cardinia, central eastern Victoria, Australia

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Examples

“He came slowly up to the open⟳ door, which was all hung round with clematis and roses; and then peeped in, half afraid.”

“Noiselessly she laid the clematis and wattle on her bed, then stood near the covered face⟳, and, looking down at her untied bootlaces, sighed an impatient sigh⟳ always well known and understood by this now unresponsive father.”

“Jim is a nurseryman, specialising in clematis, and he has built up a business exporting 150 varieties to countries all over the world.”

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