vinca

Translations

vincanoun
Common countable noun for an individual plant of the genus Vinca.
The garden border was filled with vinca and other shade-loving plants.
La bordure du jardin était remplie de pervenches et d'autres plantes aimant l'ombre.
vincaadjective
Attributive botanical use: relating to plants of the genus Vinca.
vincaEmploi scientifique ou pharmacologique.
Vinca alkaloids are used in chemotherapy.
Les alcaloïdes vinca sont utilisés en chimiothérapie.

Definitions

vincanoun
A plant of the genus Vinca, especially one grown as a ground cover for its blue, purple, or white flowers.
The garden border was filled with vinca and other shade-loving plants.
vincaadjective
Relating to or derived from plants of the genus Vinca.
Vinca alkaloids are used in chemotherapy.