passionflower

noun

pas·​sion·​flow·​er ˈpa-shən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries

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Recent Examples on the Web

Guests can also boost drinks with ingredients meant to revitalize or relax, including nano magnesium, liposomal vitamin C, purple passionflower and others. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025

Of course, the hydration is phenomenal, too, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid providing long-lasting moisture, passionflower seed oil to soothe stressed skin, and bacuri butter that replenishes the skin barrier by restoring essential fatty and amino acids. —Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025

Formulated with green-algae and passionflower extracts, the vegan tint shields the skin from UV rays, as well as from blue light. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025

Each gummy contains saffron, chamomile, passionflower, GABA and reishi. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for passionflower

• candlepower
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• horsepower