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noun

creeper

KREEP
noun
1
A plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing.
"Virginia creeper had turned the whole wall red by autumn."
2
A one-piece garment for babies.
"They dressed the baby in a soft cotton creeper."

How to Use Creeper

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In plain EnglishA climbing/trailing plant, or a baby's all-in-one outfit, depending on context.

Word Forms

creepers plural

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Etymology

From Old English creopere, formed from creep + -er — "one that creeps".

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