philodendron
philodendron noun: any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.
Noun
philodendron (plural philodendrons or philodendra)
- Any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.
philodendron meaning in Tamil
philodendron in Tamil
- நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும், தாவரங்களில் ஒன்றாகும்
Forms of philodendron
| plural | philodendrons |
|---|---|
| plural | philodendra |
Origin of philodendron
From New Latin philodendron, from Ancient Greek φῐλόδενδρον (phĭlódendron), neuter of φῐλόδενδρος (phĭlódendros, “loving trees”). First known use: 1877.
Words formed from philodendron
Questions about philodendron
- What does philodendron mean?
- Philodendron means any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.
- What is philodendron in Tamil?
- Philodendron in Tamil is நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும், தாவரங்களில் ஒன்றாகும். See Philodendron meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is philodendron?
- Philodendron is a noun.
- What is the plural of philodendron?
- The plural of philodendron is philodendrons.
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