noun
philodendron
fil-uh-DEN-drun/fˌɪlʌdˈɛndrʌn/
A tropical plant often grown indoors for its decorative leaves.
A leafy philodendron brightens the corner of our living room.
Etymology
The name means “tree-loving”: these plants were named for their habit of clinging to trees. It describes their climbing growth rather than the broad leaves prized in houseplants.
In context
I have propagated a bunch of philodendron Brazil cuttings in water
More examples
- I water my philodendron when the soil begins to dry.
- The nursery sells philodendrons with several different leaf shapes.
- She trains her climbing philodendron up a moss pole.
Forms
philodendron · philodendrons
Similar words
- houseplant
- Any plant grown indoors, not specifically a tropical philodendron.