supplejack

(ˈsʌpəlˌdʒæk)

1. (Plants) a North American twining rhamnaceous woody vine, Berchemia scandens, that has greenish-white flowers and purple fruits

2. (Plants) a liliaceous plant of New Zealand, Ripogonum scandens, having tough climbing vines

3. (Plants) a tropical American woody sapindaceous vine, Paullinia curassavica, having strong supple wood

4. (Plants) any of various other vines with strong supple stems

5. (Forestry) US a walking stick made from the wood of Paullinia curassavica

[C18: from supple + jack¹]

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supplejack - walking stick made from the wood of an American tropical vine

walking stick - a stick carried in the hand for support in walking

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