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Kotomora

甘葛あまずら

also: あまづら

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Meanings

1

noun

jiaogulan; Gynostemma pentaphyllum

A herbaceous vine used in traditional medicine and tea. The Japanese name is less common than the Chinese-derived name ジャオグラン.

See also: アマチャヅル

2

noun

ivy; Boston ivy; Parthenocissus tricuspidata

obsolete term

Obsolete term for ivy, especially Boston ivy. Modern Japanese uses 蔦 (つた) for ivy.

See also: ツタ