Caprifoil

/ˈkæp.rɪ.fɔɪl/ noun

Definition

A climbing or twining plant with fragrant flowers, commonly known as honeysuckle.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin caprifolium, literally 'goat leaf' (from capra 'goat' and folium 'leaf'), possibly named because goats enjoy eating the plant.

Kelly Says

The name 'goat leaf' is mysterious—some botanists think goats ate it, others suggest the climbing tendrils looked like goat horns, but no one's entirely sure why goats got the credit!

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