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philodendron
[ fil-uh-den-druhn ]
/ ˌfɪl əˈdɛn drən /
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noun
a tropical American climbing plant belonging to the genus Philodendron, of the arum family, usually having smooth, shiny, evergreen leaves, often used as an ornamental houseplant.
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Words nearby philodendron
Phillips screw, phillumenist, Philly, philo-, Philoctetes, philodendron, philography, philogyny, Philo Judaeus, philol., philologian
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How to use philodendron in a sentence
The classic dark green, rounded philodendron leaves are beautiful, and a staple among indoor gardeners.
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British Dictionary definitions for philodendron
philodendron
/ (ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən) /
noun plural -drons or -dra (-drÉ™)
any aroid evergreen climbing plant of the tropical American genus Philodendron: cultivated as house plants
Word Origin for philodendron
C19: New Latin from Greek: lover of trees
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