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Definition of arum

arum

/ˈɛər.əm/
ar · um
Plural:arums
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arum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tuberous flowering plants of the genus Arum or family Araceae (including the arum lily and cuckoo-pint), native to Europe and the Mediterranean and characterized by arrow-shaped leaves and a distinctive inflorescence consisting of a central flower spike (spadix) enclosed by a large, hood-like petaloid bract (spathe) followed by clusters of bright red berries.

Example

"The shaded woodland border was planted with wild arums, whose pale green spathes unfurled in the spring."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Latin arum, which derives from Ancient Greek aron, the classical name for the cuckoo-pint plant.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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