tendrilous adjective2 •Tendril-like.The long, curling, tendrilous appendages speedily affix themselves to sea-weeds, or other appropriate substances, and from their form and consistence anchor the egg firmly. — 1866 •Having many tendrils.This creeping tendrilous plant has a leaf like an obtuse rhomb, rather downy, and having a chilli-shaped aculeated pod, full of a long silky fibre adhering to the seeds. — 1868 formsmore tendrilous · most tendrilous