"lovestone" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: love + stone, in reference to the way that ivy grows over and clings to stone walls, etc. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|love|stone}} love + stone Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lovestone (uncountable)
  1. (Britain, colloquial) ivy Tags: Britain, colloquial, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Apiales order plants Translations (ivy): muratti (Finnish)

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