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Definition of dieffenbachia

dieffenbachia

/ˌdiː.fənˈbæk.i.ə/
dief · fen · bach · i · a
Plural:dieffenbachias
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dieffenbachia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A genus of tropical flowering plants in the arum family, native to the Americas, widely cultivated as ornamental houseplants and noted for their broad, variegated leaves and toxic sap.

Example

"She placed a large dieffenbachia near the window to add a vibrant touch of tropical greenery to the living room."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1830s by Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott to honor Joseph Dieffenbach (1796–1870), the head gardener at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dieffenbachia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dieffenbachia
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