tendril
pronunciation
How to pronounce tendril in British English:
UK [ˈtendrəl]
How to pronounce tendril in American English:
US [ˈtɛndrəl]
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- Noun:
- slender stemlike structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
Word Origin
- tendril (n.)
- "leafless plant-organ attaching to another for support," 1530s, from Middle French tendrillon "bud, shoot, cartilage," perhaps a diminutive of tendron "cartilage," from Old French tendre "soft" (see tender (adj.)), or else from Latin tendere "to stretch, extend" (see tender (v.)).
Example
- 1. Blaspheme the twisted tendril as snare ?
- 2. Tendril helps both consumers and utilities manage energy consumption .
- 3. That slimy tendril grabs you , and what do you do ?
- 4. If vascular system of the plant tendril is represented by the only one closed .
- 5. Medium-early maturity , growth potential exuberant , leaf variegated dark green , green luster , pulp fruit flavors , sweet crisp green fragrance , the main one tendril all can knot melon , and the melon is long 30 centimeters , can reach 75 per kilogram or so , excellent resistance .