"philodendron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: philodendrons [plural], philodendra [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin philodendron, from Ancient Greek φῐλόδενδρον (philódendron), neuter of φῐλόδενδρος (philódendros, “loving trees”). First known use: 1877. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|NL.|philodendron}} New Latin philodendron, {{der|en|grc|φῐλόδενδρον}} Ancient Greek φῐλόδενδρον (philódendron) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|philodendra}} philodendron (plural philodendrons or philodendra)
  1. Any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants. Wikipedia link: philodendron Categories (lifeform): Arum family plants Translations (any of several climbing plants of the genus Philodendron): filodendre [masculine] (Catalan), filodendro [masculine] (Italian), filodendro [masculine] (Portuguese)

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