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cinnamon vine

cinnamon vine

8.6
A climbing plant from China that has glossy heart-shaped leaves that smell of cinnamon and edible tubers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often choose the cinnamon vine for its ability to quickly cover walls with lush, heart-shaped foliage.

Examples

  • We planted a cinnamon vine along the fence to enjoy its fragrant leaves and edible roots.

  • The cinnamon vine is prized for both its ornamental qualities and its nutritious tubers.

  • The cinnamon vine grows quickly in warm climates.

  • You can find cinnamon vines in many gardens.

  • The cinnamon vine is known for its aromatic leaves and delicious tubers, making it a favorite among gardeners.

  • In our garden, the cinnamon vine climbs high, showcasing its glossy, heart-shaped leaves.

  • Many people grow the cinnamon vine not only for its beauty but also for its edible roots.

Synonyms

Dioscorea batata
vscinnamon vine
  • Specialized
9.9

A Chinese climbing vine grown for its edible roots and attractive leaves

emphasizes identifying features like cinnamon-scented leaves and edible tubers
Chinese yam
vscinnamon vine
6.4

A climbing plant with shiny heart-shaped leaves and edible roots

specifies that the leaves have a cinnamon scent as a key trait

Surface Forms

cinnamon vine singular
cinnamon vines plural

Morphology

cinnamon + vine

The compound is a straightforward noun+noun composition: 'cinnamon' (a familiar spice/tree, here indicating cinnamon-like scent or association) + 'vine' (a climbing plant). A B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer it refers to a climbing plant associated with cinnamon (e.g., cinnamon-scented or related), so the meaning is compositional and transparent.

Etymology

Cinnamon vine gets its name from two clear images: its glossy, heart-shaped leaves often smell faintly of cinnamon, and it grows by twisting and climbing like a vine. That's why gardeners call this climbing plant a 'cinnamon vine'—the name points to its scent and its vine-like habit.