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Definition of sauromatum
sauromatum
/sɔːˈroʊmətəm/
sau · ro · ma · tum
Plural:sauromatums
sauromatum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the arum family (Araceae), native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, noted for their distinctive mottled stalks and a foul-smelling inflorescence that mimics carrion to attract pollinating flies.
Example
"The conservatory curator carefully monitored the blooming of the sauromatum, knowing its powerful scent would soon attract a swarm of local flies."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for sauromatumWord Origin & Etymology
Derived from New Latin for the botanical genus, utilizing the Ancient Greek 'saûros' (lizard), likely in reference to the heavily spotted, reptile-like pattern on the plant's petioles and spathe.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sauromatum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sauromatum