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Definition of clematis

clematis

/ˈklɛmətɪs/
clem · a · tis
Plural:clematises
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• noun

1

Any of numerous climbing vines or woody plants of the genus Clematis in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to temperate regions worldwide and widely cultivated for their showy, star-shaped or bell-shaped blossoms in shades of purple, blue, pink, red, or white, which are often followed by feathery seed heads.

Example

"The garden trellis was completely covered in purple clematis blossoms by early summer."

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• Nearby Words

clearwater
cleat
cleaver
clematis
clementine
clemenules
cleome

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from Ancient Greek klematis, a diminutive of klema meaning 'vine branch' or 'twig', referencing the plant's climbing, twining stems.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clematis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clematis
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