philodendron: Meaning and Definition of

phil•o•den•dron

Pronunciation: (fil"u-den'drun), [key]
— n.
  1. a tropical American climbing plant belonging to the genus Philodendron, of the arum family, usually having smooth, shiny, evergreen leaves, often used as an ornamental houseplant.
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