ivy

/ˈaɪvi/
noun
  1. A climbing plant with dark green, shiny leaves that often grows on walls or trees.
    • Ivy can damage brick walls if it grows too long.
    • She planted ivy along the fence to create a natural screen.
    • The old stone cottage was covered in thick ivy.
  2. A group of prestigious universities in the northeastern United States, known as the Ivy League.
    • He dreamed of attending an Ivy for his graduate studies.
    • Many Ivy schools offer generous financial aid packages.
    • She was accepted to three Ivies but chose Harvard.
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