Recent Examples on the WebThe fragrant summer blooms of woodbine honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) grow well in dappled shade, while the gorgeous red flowers of the native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) bloom best in full sun.—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 Native to eastern North America, woodbine (Clematis virginiana) produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers in autumn, attracting a variety of pollinators.—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English wodebinde, from Old English wudubinde, from wudu wood + bindan to tie, bind; from its winding around trees
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of woodbine was
before the 12th century
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