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Definition of zamioculcas
zamioculcas
/ˌzæmiːoʊˈkʌlkəs/
za · mi · o · cul · cas
Plural:zamioculcases
zamioculcas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of tropical evergreen perennial plants in the arum family (Araceae), native to eastern and southern Africa, characterized by thick, fleshy stems and highly glossy, dark green pinnate leaves.
Example
"Because it thrives in low light and requires infrequent watering, the zamioculcas has become an incredibly popular houseplant for beginners and office environments."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1856 by Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott, combining the cycad genus 'Zamia' (which its leaves resemble) and the Arabic word 'qulqas' (used for Colocasia, a related genus in the arum family).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zamioculcas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zamioculcas