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Definition of Russian vine
1. Noun. Twining perennial vine having racemes of fragrant greenish flowers; western China to Russia.
Group relationships: Genus Polygonum, Polygonum
Generic synonyms: Vine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Russian Vine
Literary usage of Russian vine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of the Princess Daschkaw: Lady of Honour to Catherine II, Empress of by kni︠a︡gini︠a︡ E R Dashkova, Martha Wilmot (1840)
"... and so generally is this acknowledged, that the birch is commonly distinguished
by the title of the Russian vine. Now, are you answered'? ..."
2. Handbook for Travellers in Norway by John Murray (Firm) (1880)
"It is well to have a Russian vine to the passport, before entering the territory
of the Emperor. For Sweden it is not essential. ..."
3. Monthly Consular and Trade Reports by United States Bureau of Manufactures (1895)
"... due consideration it was agreed that the culture of American vines in Russia
is indispensable in order to protect the future of Russian vine culture. ..."
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