waxwork
- noun
- /ˈwæksˌwɜrk/
- Specialized
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bittersweet americano
- Gardeners often plant waxwork for its colorful yellow capsules and scarlet seeds.
Examples
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In autumn, the bright berries of waxwork are especially striking against the foliage.
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The hedge was covered with waxwork twining over the old fence.
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The waxwork is known for its vibrant yellow capsules.
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I found a waxwork of the plant in the garden.
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Gardeners often plant waxwork for its colorful yellow capsules and scarlet seeds.
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In autumn, the bright berries of waxwork are especially striking against the foliage.
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The hedge was covered with waxwork twining over the old fence.
Synonyms
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7.4
A wild vine or climbing shrub often with poisonous berries
A climbing shrub from North America with yellow seed pods that show red seeds
A climbing North American bush with yellow pods that show bright red seeds
A climbing plant with yellow pods that show bright red seeds in the fall
A climbing shrub with yellow seed pods that show bright red seeds
A climbing plant from North America with yellow pods holding bright red seeds used for decoration
A climbing bush from North America with small yellow pods holding bright red seeds
A group of woody climbing plants and shrubs that includes the bittersweet plant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Waxwork for the plant is a helpful name: think of wax and work because the yellow seed pods look 'waxy' and shiny and hold bright red seeds like little beads. So gardeners call this climbing shrub waxwork for its waxy, showy seed pods.