ˈkwaməˌklit noun
Etymology: New Latin, perhaps alteration of Nahuatl cuauh-mochitl camachile
1. capitalized : a small genus of twining vines (family Convolvulaceae) of warm regions distinguished from Ipomoea by the salverform corolla and exserted stamens and style — see star ipomoea
2. -s : any plant of the genus Quamoclit ; especially : cypress vine