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Definition of snail vine

snail vine

Plural:snail vines
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snail vine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A vigorous, perennial climbing plant (Cochliasanthus caracalla) native to tropical South America, noted for its highly fragrant, distinctive flowers that are curled into the shape of a snail's shell.

Example

"The gardener planted a snail vine against the trellis so its fragrant, spiral-shaped blooms could be enjoyed from the patio."

• Nearby Words

snail
snail cichlid
snail eating snake
snail vine
snailfish
snake
snake gourd

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the distinctive, spiraling shape of its flowers, which closely resemble the coiled shells of snails. The plant is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snail vine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snail vine
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