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Definition of spathiphyllum

spathiphyllum

/ˌspæθəˈfɪləm/
spa · thi · phyl · lum
Plural:spathiphyllums
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spathiphyllum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Spathiphyllum in the arum family (Araceae), native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia, characterized by broad green leaves and a white spathe enclosing a spadix, and widely cultivated as an indoor houseplant commonly known as the peace lily.

Example

"She placed a potted spathiphyllum in the corner of her office to add a touch of vibrant greenery and help improve the indoor air quality."

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• Nearby Words

sparmannia
sparrow
spartium
spathiphyllum
spathodea
spatula
speaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from the Greek words 'spathē' (blade or spathe) and 'phyllon' (leaf), referring to the prominent leaf-like bract (spathe) that encloses the flower cluster.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spathiphyllum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spathiphyllum
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