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supplejack

supplejack

9.9
A climbing plant with long flexible stems that grow in tropical forests
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • Local craftspeople use supplejack to weave strong baskets and furniture.

Examples

  • Birds built their nests among the twisting stems of the supplejack in the rainforest.

  • The explorers struggled to cut through the thick supplejack blocking their path.

  • The supplejack twisted around the tree trunk.

  • Many supplejacks grow in the rainforest.

  • The forest was filled with supplejack, its long vines climbing up the tall trees.

  • The supplejack twisted around the trunk of the palm tree, showcasing its flexibility.

  • In the jungle, the supplejack was essential for supporting smaller plants as it climbed upward.

Surface Forms

supplejack singular
supplejacks plural

Morphology

supplejack = supple + jack (semi-transparent) = supple + jack

The adjective 'supple' clearly describes flexibility, but 'jack' as an element in plant names (denoting a stick or vine) is less productive and may not be obvious to learners.

Etymology

Supplejack comes from the parts supple ('flexible') and jack (a short, common word used in English names), so it names a long, tough vine that bends and climbs easily in tropical forests.