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Definition of peperomia

peperomia

/ˌpɛp.əˈroʊ.mi.ə/
pep · er · o · mi · a
Plural:peperomias
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peperomia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tropical or subtropical plant of the large genus Peperomia within the pepper family (Piperaceae), characterized by fleshy, often heavily textured or patterned leaves, and widely cultivated as an indoor ornamental plant.

Example

"She added a small, deeply green peperomia to her terrarium because its succulent leaves thrive in humid environments."

• Rhymes for peperomia

• Nearby Words

pentecostal
peony
peoria
peperomia
peperoncini
peperoncino
pepino

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Peperomia, coined from the Greek words 'peperi' (pepper) and 'homoios' (resembling), referring to its close relationship to the true pepper plants of the genus Piper.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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