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单词 supplejack
释义

supplejack

noun

sup·​ple·​jack ˈsə-pəl-ˌjak How to pronounce supplejack (audio)
 also  ˈsü-
: any of various woody climbers having tough pliant stems
especially : a southern U.S. vine (Berchemia scandens) of the buckthorn family

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Chef Monique Fiso leads the way and points out edible wild plants, including peppery horopito, asparagus-tasting pirita (supplejack) and sweet purple fuchsia berries. Jill K. Robinson, National Geographic, 2 July 2019 Chef Monique Fiso leads the way and points out edible wild plants, including peppery horopito, asparagus-tasting pirita (supplejack) and sweet purple fuchsia berries. Jill K. Robinson, National Geographic, 2 July 2019

Word History

Etymology

supple entry 1 + the personal name Jack

Note: For the use of the name Jack to denote a range of roles and objects, see jack entry 1.

First Known Use

circa 1725, in the meaning defined above

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