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morning glory
noun
: any of various usually twining plants (genus Ipomoea of the family Convolvulaceae, the morning-glory family) with showy trumpet-shaped flowers
broadly
: an herb, shrub, or tree of the morning-glory family
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Vining vegetables and flowers, like beans, peas, moonflowers, and morning glories.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
While sweet potatoes are categorized as morning glory, white potatoes belong in the same group as tomatoes, tobacco, chile peppers, eggplants, and petunia.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024
For instance, Anders Hamilton’s delicate ceramic morning glories, made with the ashes of botanicals, will be installed in both the atrium and the courtyard directly behind it.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
The aster and morning glory also represent those born in September.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1814, in the meaning defined above
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“Morning glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20glory. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
morning glory
noun
: any of various usually twining plants with showy trumpet-shaped flowers that usually close by the middle of the day
also
: any of various related herbs, vines, shrubs, or trees
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