word
philodendron
fil-oh-DEN-dron
ˌfɪloʊˈdɛndrənListen
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Syllable breakdown
philodendron
Dictionary meaning
A large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, most of which are tropical; popular houseplants valued for their large, decorative leaves; many species are toxic if ingested.
History and origin
Greek — philein (to love) + dendron (tree).
Common mispronunciations
FIL-oh-den-dronfil-oh-DEN-drum
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