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Definition of aglaonema

aglaonema

/ˌæɡ.li.əˈniː.mə/
ag · la · o · ne · ma
Plural:aglaonemas
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aglaonema Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A tropical or subtropical herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Aglaonema, native to Southeast Asia and New Guinea, widely cultivated as a highly resilient indoor houseplant prized for its striking, variegated foliage.

Example

"She placed a potted aglaonema in the dark corner of her office because of its tolerance for low light and dry indoor air."

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• Rhymes for aglaonema

• Nearby Words

agapanthus
agave
ageratum
aglaonema
agno
agouti
agra

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from Greek 'aglaos' (bright, shining) and 'nema' (thread), referencing the brightly colored stamens of the plant's flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aglaonema. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aglaonema
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