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monstera

/mɑːnˈstɛr.ə/
mon · ste · ra
Plural:monsteras
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• noun

1

A tropical climbing vine of the arum family native to Central and South America, characterized by its large, glossy leaves that develop deep natural splits and holes as they mature, widely cultivated as a houseplant.

Example

"She placed a large potted monstera near the south-facing window to give her apartment a vibrant, tropical atmosphere."

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monsonia
monsoon
monster
monstera
mont blanc
montage
montanoa

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in modern Latin (1763) by French botanist Michel Adanson, widely believed to be derived from the Latin 'monstrum' (monster) in reference to the plant's unusually large and heavily perforated leaves.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monstera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monstera
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