What does IVIES mean?

Word: Ivies

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

1. A type of climbing plant that has evergreen leaves and is often grown on walls or buildings (source: Oxford).
2. Plural form of "ivy", a trailing or climbing evergreen plant with small yellowish flowers, typically growing as a dense ground cover (source: Lexico).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈaɪviz/
• UK: /ˈaɪviːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ivies" is derived from the Old English word "ifig" which means "ivy". The plural form of "ivy" is "ivies". This word is commonly used to refer to a group of climbing plants with evergreen leaves that are often grown on walls or buildings for decorative purposes.

5. Synonyms:

• Climbing plants
• Creepers
• Trailing plants

6. Related Words:

• Alive
• Dives
• Fives
• Gives
• Hives

7. Example Sentences:

1. The ivies on the wall had grown thick and lush, creating a beautiful green backdrop.
2. She carefully tended to the ivies on the trellis, making sure they received enough water and sunlight.
3. He admired the ivies growing on the old stone building, giving it a charming and rustic look.