ˈkam(p)sə̇s noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kampsis bending; from the curved stamens; akin to Greek kampē bend, turn — more at camp
: a genus of deciduous woody vines (formerly included in Bignonia or Tecoma ) climbing by aerial roots and having opposite odd-pinnate toothed leaves and large orange or scarlet flowers in showy clusters