Philodendron

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.
  2. 2
    often grown as a houseplant wordnet

Etymology

From New Latin philodendron, from Ancient Greek φῐλόδενδρον (phĭlódendron), neuter of φῐλόδενδρος (phĭlódendros, “loving trees”). First known use: 1877.

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