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Definition of philodendron

philodendron

/ˌfɪl.əˈdɛn.drən/
phil · o · den · dron
Plural:philodendrons
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philodendron Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various broadly distributed tropical American climbing plants of the arum family (Araceae), typically characterized by large, glossy, heart-shaped or lobed leaves, widely cultivated as indoor houseplants.

Example

"She placed a potted philodendron on the top shelf, allowing its leafy vines to trail elegantly down the bookcase."

• Rhymes for philodendron

• Nearby Words

philippine cobra
philippine crocodile
philippines
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phlomis
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Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin, derived from the Greek words 'philos' (loving) and 'dendron' (tree), referring to the plant's natural habit of climbing up the trunks of trees in its native tropical habitat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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