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periploca

 

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Noun periploca has 1 sense
  1. Periploca, genus Periploca - genus of woody vines of warm regions of the Old World
    --1 is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Asclepiadaceae, family Asclepiadaceae, milkweed family
    --1 has members: silk vine, Periploca graeca

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Periploca

Noun

Sense 1: A plant

A type of deciduous climbing shrub belonging to the family Apocynaceae, known for its glossy leaves and showy clusters of flowers.

Example sentence: The periploca plant in my garden adds a beautiful touch of greenery.

Sense 2: The bark

The bark of the periploca plant, often used in traditional medicine and believed to have various medicinal properties.

Example sentence: The herbalist recommended a decoction made from periploca bark to alleviate my stomach pain.

Adjective

Describing popularity

Used to describe something that is widely known, accepted, or favored by a significant portion of the population.

Example sentence: That movie has gained periploca status among film enthusiasts.

Describing locality

Used to describe something that is specific to or characteristic of a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The restaurant is famous for its periploca dishes that showcase the traditional flavors of the region.

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