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Definition of dracaena

dracaena

/drəˈsiːnə/
dra · cae · na
Plural:dracaenas
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• noun

1

Any of numerous tropical trees and shrubs of the genus Dracaena, native primarily to Africa and southern Asia, widely cultivated as ornamental houseplants for their striking, often variegated foliage.

Example

"She placed a potted dracaena in the corner of her office to add a vibrant touch of greenery to the room."

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draa
draa river
draba
dracaena
dracocephalum
dragon fruit
dragonet

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'dracaena', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'drakaina' meaning 'female dragon'. This name refers to the red resin, known as dragon's blood, exuded by certain species in the genus.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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