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Definition of hedge bindweed
hedge bindweed
Plural:hedge bindweeds
hedge bindweed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A vigorously climbing and twining perennial plant (Calystegia sepium) native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, featuring large, funnel-shaped white or pinkish flowers and arrow-shaped leaves, commonly regarded as an invasive weed in gardens and agriculture.
Example
"The gardener spent the entire afternoon trying to untangle the pervasive hedge bindweed that had choked the climbing roses."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for hedge bindweedWord Origin & Etymology
Derived from its tendency to climb and intertwine over hedgerows, combined with 'bindweed', which historically refers to its twining, binding stems (from Old English 'bindan') and its status as a troublesome weed.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hedge bindweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hedge bindweed