edera
/ˈɛ.de.ra/feminine
The Italian word for 'ivy' is edera.
edera refers to the plant of the genus Hedera.
Meaning: plant of the genus Hedera (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
edera is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈɛ.de.ra/.
Did you know?
- In ancient Roman tradition, which shaped the Italian language, edera was sacred to Bacchus, the god of wine, and was often used to decorate his shrines.
- In Italian folklore and symbolism, edera represents eternal love and fidelity because it clings so tightly to its support and never lets go.
- The word edera is rooted in an ancient concept of 'grasping', as it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to seize'. This describes how the plant's tendrils physically cling to surfaces.
Examples in context
- L'edera di Ziri è sana.Ziri's ivy is healthy.This sentence is useful for describing the health of someone's ivy.Tatoeba #12872344 by Guybrush88, translation #10859547 by Amastan
- L'edera ha bisogno di acqua.The ivy needs water.This sentence is useful for expressing the hydration needs of ivy.Tatoeba #13142129 by Guybrush88, translation #10860134 by Amastan
- Ziri tagliò il fiore dell'edera.Ziri cut the ivy flower off.This sentence is useful for describing the act of cutting an ivy flower.Tatoeba #12764293 by Guybrush88, translation #10859419 by Amastan
- Il muro del castello è ricoperto da un fitto strato di edera.The castle wall is covered in a thick layer of ivy.
- Mi piace camminare sotto gli alberi ricoperti di vite.I enjoy walking under the trees covered in ivy.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are looking at the garden decorations.
- MatteoGuarda quanta edera c'è sul cancello.Look how much ivy is on the gate.
- ChiaraSì, l'edera è davvero bella.Yes, the ivy is really beautiful.
- MatteoTi piace questo stile naturale?Do you like this natural style?
- ChiaraSì, l'edera rende il giardino perfetto.Yes, the ivy makes the garden perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ivy” translations and entries edera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries edera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
