monstera
monstera Lexical Profile
monstera Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any tropical climbing evergreen vine or shrub of the genus Monstera in the arum family (Araceae), native to Central and South America and widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its large, glossy, naturally perforated or deeply split foliage.
"She placed the potted monstera near the living room window where its fenestrated leaves could receive bright, indirect sunlight."
A tropical flowering plant of the genus Monstera (family Araceae) bearing a thick, upright, cream-colored floral spadix surrounded by a boat-shaped, waxy white or yellowish-green floral bract (spathe).
"Although rarely blooming indoors, a mature monstera in a tropical garden produces a striking white spathe and spadix blossom."
The edible, cone-like compound fruit of the species Monstera deliciosa, covered in hexagonal green scales that flake off when fully ripe to reveal sweet, juicy, creamy pulp with a flavor reminiscent of pineapple and banana.
"One must wait until the hexagonal scales fall off naturally before eating a monstera, as the unripe fruit contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals."
• Rhymes for monstera
• Nearby Words
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.