quamoclit
noun
quam·o·clit
ˈkwaməˌklit
1
capitalized : a small genus of twining vines (family Convolvulaceae) of warm regions distinguished from Ipomoea by the salverform corolla and exserted stamens and style see star ipomoea
2
plural -s : any plant of the genus Quamoclit
especially : cypress vine
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, perhaps alteration of Nahuatl cuauh-mochitl camachile