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a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of such a plant
b
: any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (such as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining, rich Soil pH: Neutral (6.0 to 8.0)
Cucumbers are vining plants that usually take up a great deal of room in the garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What Plants Grow Best On Pergolas? While the rafters and slats that compose the structure can block a lot of sun, adding vines to grow up the sides and over the top can provide even more shade and create a cozier, more enveloping effect.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Use bush-forming crops instead of vining types in crowded gardens.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining, rich Soil pH: Neutral (6.0 to 8.0)
Cucumbers are vining plants that usually take up a great deal of room in the garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vine. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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vine
1 of 2 noun1
2
a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of a vine
b
: any of various plants (as a tomato) that resemble vines but lack a special means for climbing
vine
2 of 2 verb
vined; vining
: to form or grow in the manner of a vine
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