Definition of Convolvuli

1. Noun. (plural of convolvulus) ¹

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Definition of Convolvuli

1. convolvulus [n] - See also: convolvulus

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convolvuli

convoluted tubule of kidney
convolutes
convoluting
convolution
convolution of Broca
convolutional
convolutionless
convolutions
convolutive
convolve
convolved
convolves
convolving
convolvulaceous
convolvuli (current term)
convolvulin
convolvulus
convolvuluses
convos
convoy
convoyed
convoying
convoys
convulsant
convulsant threshold
convulsants
convulse
convulsed
convulses

Literary usage of Convolvuli

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Entomologist; an Illustrated Journal of General Entomology by Edward Newman, Royal Entomological Society of London (1898)
"SPHINX convolvuli IN ENGLAND.—Records of the capture of this species ... 17th I had a female S. convolvuli brought to me, and on the 20th a male ditto ..."

2. The Entomologist's Monthly Magazine by Nathaniel Lloyd and Company (1895)
"... and Sphinx convolvuli near Dover.— Adjudicating to-day upon the Natural History collections made by the pupils of Mr. Murray, of St. Clare, Upper Walmer ..."

3. The Larvæ of the British Butterflies and Moths by William Buckler (1887)
"SPHINX convolvuli. Plate XXI, fig. 2; Plate XXII, fig. 1 (see ante, p. 22). One or two points mentioned in some notes on this species, which were published ..."

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