Definition of vine

The word "vine" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The Modern English word "vine" comes from the Old English word "win", which referred to a grapevine or a climbing plant. This Old English word is also related to the West Germanic word "*winiz", which had a similar meaning. The Latin word "vitis", meaning grapevine, is also thought to have influenced the development of the word "vine" in English. The Latin word was borrowed into Middle English as "vine", and over time the spellings and pronunciations evolved to become the Modern English word "vine". Today, the word "vine" can refer to a wide range of climbing plants, including grapevines, ivy, and other species that use their tendrils to climb up supports.