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Definition of anthurium
anthurium
/ænˈθjʊə.ri.əm/
an · thu · ri · um
Plural:anthuriums
anthurium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tropical plant native to the Americas, characterized by its glossy, brightly colored (often red) heart-shaped spathe and a prominent, spike-like central spadix, widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant or cut flower.
Example
"The florist arranged a stunning display of deep red anthuriums mixed with tropical ferns for the hotel lobby."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 19th century from New Latin, derived from Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'oura' (tail), combined with the suffix '-ium'. The name references the tail-like spadix that protrudes from the plant's spathe.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthurium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthurium