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philodendron

philodendron

See also: Philodendron

English

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Noun

philodendron ‎(plural philodendrons or philodendra)

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

Etymology

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

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