Enwinding

/ɪnˈwaɪndɪŋ/ verb

Definition

present participle of enwind; the process of wrapping or coiling around something.

Etymology

Present participle of 'enwind', emphasizing the continuous action of binding through winding.

Kelly Says

In poetry, ivy 'enwinding' an old castle suggests beauty and decay happening simultaneously—the plant slowly claiming the stone through relentless growth.

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