2 definitions found for matrimony vine

matrimony vine n 1: any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Lycium with showy flowers and bright berries [syn: matrimony vine, boxthorn]

Matrimony Mat"ri*mo*ny, n. [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.] 1. The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock. If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confessit. --Book of Com. Prayer (Eng. Ed. ) 2. A kind of game at cards played by several persons. Matrimony vine (Bot.), a climbing thorny vine (Lycium barbarum) of the Potato family. --Gray. Syn: Marriage; wedlock. See Marriage.