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philodendron.

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

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Meaning & usage

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.

Where this word comes from

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

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