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Definition of bromeliad
bromeliad
/broʊˈmiːliˌæd/
bro · me · li · ad
Plural:bromeliads
•Adjective:bromeliaceous
bromeliad Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any plant of the mostly tropical American family Bromeliaceae, characterized by rosettes of stiff, often spiny leaves and striking, brightly colored floral bracts and flower spikes, grown widely as an ornamental houseplant (including the pineapple and Spanish moss).
Example
"She placed a vibrant red bromeliad on the sunny windowsill to brighten up the living room."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bromeliad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bromeliad