convolvulus
kənˈvɑːlvjʊləs
convolvuli
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Definition of convolvulus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
herbaceous plantTECH.twining plant with funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leavesTECH.
  • Convolvulus climbed up the garden trellis.
bindweed
2.
zoologyTECH.species of hawkmoth known as Agrius convolvuliTECH.
  • The convolvulus moth is attracted to light.
hawkmoth insect moth
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Images of convolvulus

  • convolvulus: twining plant with funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves
    twining plant with funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves
  • convolvulus: species of hawkmoth known as Agrius convolvuli
    species of hawkmoth known as Agrius convolvuli

Origin of convolvulus

Latin, convolvere (to roll together)

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Convolvulus cneorum
bush with silvery appearance found in the Mediterranean

Examples of convolvulus in a sentence

  • In the wild, convolvulus can cover large areas quickly.
  • The convolvulus is often seen in gardens at night.
  • Researchers study the convolvulus for its unique patterns.

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  1. French:liseron, sphinx du liseron, ...
  2. German:Winde, Windenschwärmer, ...
  3. Italian:convolvolo, sfinge del convolvolo, ...
  4. Spanish:campanilla, polilla convolvulus, ...
  5. Portuguese:convolvulus, Agrius convolvuli, ...
  6. Chinese:旋花, 旋花天蛾, ...
  7. Japanese:ヒルガオ, スズメガ, ...
  8. Arabic:اللَّفَّاح, عثة اللوف, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲבַלְבָּל, עַשׁ־סוּמְק Agrius convolvuli, ...
  10. Russian:вьюнок, бражник вьюнка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:в'юнок, бражник в'юнковий, ...
  12. Hindi:कनवलवुलस, कॉन्वॉल्वुलस, ...

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