n.
Pronunciation: ' pa-sh ə n- ˌ flau ̇ (- ə )r
Function: noun
Etymology: from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion
Date: 1633
: any of a genus ( Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries
passionflower