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ivy

1. ivy \'i--ve-\ n [ME, fr. OE i-fig; akin to OHG ebah ivy] 1: a widely 
   cultivated ornamental climbing or prostrate or sometimes shrubb y Eurasian 
   vine (Hedera helix) of the ginseng family with evergreen leaves, small 
   yellowish flowers, and black berries 2: POISON IVY 
2. ivy aj [fr. the prevalence of ivy-covered buildings on the campuses of 
   the older U.S.]colleges : ACADEMIC 4