Definition of Bryony

1. Noun. A vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties.

Exact synonyms: Briony
Group relationships: Genus Bryonia
Specialized synonyms: Bryonia Alba, Devil's Turnip, White Bryony, Bryonia Dioica, Red Bryony, Wild Hop
Generic synonyms: Vine

Definition of Bryony

1. n. The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of B. alba (rough or white bryony) and of B. dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic.

Definition of Bryony

1. a climbing plant [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Bryony

1. The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of B. Alba (rough or white bryony) and of B. Dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic. Black bryony, a plant (Tamus communis) so named from its dark glossy leaves and black root; black bindweed. Origin: L. Bryonia, Gr, fr. To swell, esp. Of plants. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bryony

Bryce Canyon National Park
Brynhild
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bryologies
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bryologists
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Bryonia alba
Bryonia dioica
bryonies
bryonin
bryony (current term)
bryony (current term)
bryophyllum
bryophyllums
Bryophyta
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bryophytes
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bryophytic
Bryopsida
bryozoa
Bryozoa
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bryozoan
bryozoans

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