chlorophytum

noun

chlo·​ro·​phy·​tum

ˌklōrəˈfītəm,

ˌklȯr-

1

capitalized : a genus of perennial tropical stemless herbs (family Asparagaceae) that are often grown for their foliage

2

plural -s : a plant of the genus Chlorophytum

especially : spider plant

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from chlor- + Greek phyton plant

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