moonseed

moonseed Definition

moon·seed (mo̵̅o̅n′sēd′)

noun

any of a genus (Menispermum) of twining vines of the moonseed family, with small clusters of purple berries and crescent-shaped seeds

adjective

designating a family (Menispermaceae, order Ranunculales) of tropical dicotyledonous lianas, shrubs, and trees

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