Liane

liana; climbing vine (tropical)

noun li-AH-ne Rare

Origin: from French liane

Usage Note

Liane refers to woody climbing plants, especially those of tropical rainforests (Regenwald). In German geography and ecology lessons it is a standard vocabulary item for tropical biomes.

Examples

"Die Lianen hingen vom Blätterdach des Regenwaldes bis zum Boden herab."

Natural Translation

The lianas hung from the canopy of the rainforest down to the ground.

Literal Translation

The lianas hung from the leaf canopy of the rainforest down to the ground.

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