Liana

Pronunciation: /liˈɑːnə/

Definitions of liana

noun a long, flexible woody vine that climbs trees for support in tropical forests

Example Sentences

A1 In the jungle, monkeys swing from lianas.

A2 The explorer used a liana to swing across the river.

B1 The botanist studied the different species of lianas in the rainforest.

B2 The liana intertwined with the branches of the tree, creating a natural bridge.

C1 The intricate network of lianas in the forest canopy provides shelter for many animals.

C2 The indigenous tribe used lianas to construct a sturdy rope bridge across the ravine.

Examples of liana in a Sentence

formal The liana vines in the rainforest provide important structural support for many plant species.

informal I love swinging on the liana vines like Tarzan in the jungle.

slang Let's use the liana vines to climb up to the top of the tree.

figurative The interconnected relationships in the company can be compared to a complex network of lianas.

Grammatical Forms of liana

• past tense: lianaed
• plural: lianas
• comparative: more liana
• superlative: most liana
• present tense: lianas
• future tense: will liana
• perfect tense: have lianaed
• continuous tense: is lianaing
• singular: liana
• positive degree: liana
• infinitive: to liana
• gerund: lianaing
• participle: lianaed

Origin and Evolution of liana

First Known Use: 1760 year

Language of Origin: French and Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'liana' is derived from the French word 'liane', which comes from the Portuguese word 'liana' meaning 'climbing plant'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe climbing plants in tropical forests, the term 'liana' has come to be widely recognized in the field of botany and ecology to refer to woody vines that climb up trees for support.