liana

Meaning

A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

Synonyms

tropical climbing vine

climbing trees

creeping plant

tough mountain vein

leg scissors

Frequency

39k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/liːˈɑːnə/
Etymology

From French liane, influenced by lien (“link, bond”). The word comes from the western dialects of West Indian French.

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