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Definition of arisaema
arisaema
/ˌær.ɪˈsiː.mə/
ar · i · sae · ma
Plural:arisaemas
arisaema Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any tuberous woodland plant of the genus Arisaema in the arum family (Araceae), native primarily to eastern Asia and North America and commonly known as jack-in-the-pulpit or cobra lily, cultivated for its distinctive hooded spathe blossoms—often striped in shades of green, purple, and white—that arch over a central club-like spadix and give way to dense clusters of bright red berries.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arisaema. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arisaema