Bryony /(brī"ō̇*ny̆)/

Bry·o·ny

Bryony

n.
  1. The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of Bryonia alba (rough bryony or white bryony) and of Bryonia dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic. (Bot.)

Phrases & Compounds

Black bryony
a plant (Tamus communis) so named from its dark glossy leaves and black root; black bindweed.