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philodendron

[ fil-uh-den-druhn ]

noun

  1. 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.

philodendron

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən /

noun

  1. any aroid evergreen climbing plant of the tropical American genus Philodendron: cultivated as house plants

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Word History and Origins

Origin of philodendron1

1875–80; < New Latin < Greek, noun use of neuter of philódendros fond of trees, in reference to its climbing habit. See philo-, -dendron

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Word History and Origins

Origin of philodendron1

C19: New Latin from Greek: lover of trees

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