Philodendron Definition
fĭlə-dĕndrən
philodendra, philodendrons
noun
Any of a genus (Philodendron) of tropical American vines of the arum family, often with leathery, heart-shaped leaves, used commonly as a houseplant.
Webster's New World
Any similar plant.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Philodendron
Noun
Singular:
philodendron
Plural:
philodendra, philodendronsOrigin of Philodendron
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New Latin Philodendron genus name from Greek neuter of philodendros fond of trees (from the fact that in its tropical American habitat it twines around trees) philo- philo- dendron tree deru- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek, neuter of [script?] (philodendros, “loving trees") First Known Use: 1877
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