English Explanatory Dictionary

philodendron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

philodendron philodendrons philodendra

Etymology

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

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