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Definition of anthurium

anthurium

/ænˈθjʊə.ri.əm/
an · thu · ri · um
Plural:anthuriums
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anthurium Lexical Profile

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Any tropical flowering plant of the genus Anthurium (family Araceae), native to the Americas and widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant or cut flower for its glossy foliage and striking inflorescences consisting of a brightly colored, heart-shaped waxy bract (spathe) surrounding a protruding spike of tiny flowers (spadix).

Example

"The florist arranged several glossy red anthuriums in a tall glass vase for the lobby centerpiece."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from Ancient Greek anthos ('flower') and oura ('tail'), referring to the prominent tail-like floral spadix protruding from the colorful bract.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthurium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthurium
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