lierre

noun

lēˈe(ə)r

plural -s

: a grayish to moderate olive

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, ivy, from Middle French, alteration (resulting from incorrect division of l'ierre the ivy) of ierre, alteration of Old French edre, from Latin hedera

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