The Collaborative International Dictionary
Matrimony \Mat"ri*mo*ny\, n. [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.]
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The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.
If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it.
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A kind of game at cards played by several persons.
Matrimony vine (Bot.), a climbing thorny vine ( Lycium barbarum) of the Potato family.
--Gray.Syn: Marriage; wedlock. See Marriage.
WordNet
n. any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Lycium with showy flowers and bright berries [syn: boxthorn]
Usage examples of "matrimony vine".
Then he encountered a more awkward section, spying LOVEGRASS, VIRGIN'S BOWER, BRIDAL WREATH, and MATRIMONY VINE.