Philodendronn.

Brit.

/ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/, U.S.

/ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/

Inflections: Plural Philodendrons, Philodendra.

Forms: 1800s Philodendrum, 1800s– Philodendron.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin Philodendron.

Etymology: < scientific Latin Philodendron, genus name (H. W. Schott 1829, in Wien. Zeitschr. 3 780) < Hellenistic Greek ϕιλόδενδρον , neuter of ϕιλόδενδρος fond of trees ( < ancient Greek ϕιλο- philo- comb. form + δένδρον tree: see dendro- comb. form), in reference to the epiphytic habit of most members of the genus.

A genus of tropical American evergreen plants (family Araceae), chiefly lianas, some species and hybrids of which are cultivated as house plants; (also philodendron) a plant of this genus.

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water withy1559

West Indian China-root1577

savannah flower1696

water withe1696

Spanish woodbine1731

potato vine1750

Indian grass1753

seven-year vine1756

tropaeolum1759

woodbine1760

water vine1774

canariensis1835

Philodendron1840

Monstera1858

twig-climber1900

money bush1924

potato creeper1925

sweetheart plant1963

1840 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Plants (1st Suppl.) 1296 Philodendron Lindl. (Phileo, to love, dendron, a tree; habit.)

1867 Jrnl. Royal Geogr. Soc. 37 139 The Aroideæ are very common. There are numerous species of Philodendron, Arum, and Caladium.

1877 F. W. Burbidge Cultivated Plants 190 Some hybrid Philodendrons and Anthuriums.

1884 F. O. Bower & D. H. Scott tr. H. A. de Bary Compar. Anat. Phanerogams & Ferns 421 The fibrous strands which surround a secretory passage in the leaves of Pinus and the roots of Philodendron.

1899 J. Rodway In Guiana Wilds 28 Everywhere were long cords dangling from the rosettes of philodendrums, which had to be waved aside.

1952 M. K. Wilson tr. K. Z. Lorenz King Solomon's Ring vii. 63 The stoutly growing gum-tree, the lusty philodendron, the modest aspidistra.

1990 Ideal Home Aug. 45/4 For an effective display, choose larger than average plants with large leaves, like the majestic Swiss Cheese plant, tropical-looking Fatsia Japonica (Japanese Fatsia) and the non-climbing philodendrons.

2001 Exotic & Greenhouse Gardening June 8/3 For lovers of foliage the anthuriums, philodendrons, and especially the alocasias are some of the most striking and beautiful plants to be found anywhere.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	philodendron
释义	Philodendronn. Brit. /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/, U.S. /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/ Inflections: Plural Philodendrons, Philodendra. Forms: 1800s Philodendrum, 1800s– Philodendron. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin Philodendron. Etymology: < scientific Latin Philodendron, genus name (H. W. Schott 1829, in Wien. Zeitschr. 3 780) < Hellenistic Greek ϕιλόδενδρον , neuter of ϕιλόδενδρος fond of trees ( < ancient Greek ϕιλο- philo- comb. form + δένδρον tree: see dendro- comb. form), in reference to the epiphytic habit of most members of the genus. A genus of tropical American evergreen plants (family Araceae), chiefly lianas, some species and hybrids of which are cultivated as house plants; (also philodendron) a plant of this genus. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > plants and herbs > climbing or creeping plants > non-British climbing or creeping plants > [noun] > American or West Indian water withy1559 West Indian China-root1577 savannah flower1696 water withe1696 Spanish woodbine1731 potato vine1750 Indian grass1753 seven-year vine1756 tropaeolum1759 woodbine1760 water vine1774 canariensis1835 Philodendron1840 Monstera1858 twig-climber1900 money bush1924 potato creeper1925 sweetheart plant1963 1840 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Plants (1st Suppl.) 1296 Philodendron Lindl. (Phileo, to love, dendron, a tree; habit.) 1867 Jrnl. Royal Geogr. Soc. 37 139 The Aroideæ are very common. There are numerous species of Philodendron, Arum, and Caladium. 1877 F. W. Burbidge Cultivated Plants 190 Some hybrid Philodendrons and Anthuriums. 1884 F. O. Bower & D. H. Scott tr. H. A. de Bary Compar. Anat. Phanerogams & Ferns 421 The fibrous strands which surround a secretory passage in the leaves of Pinus and the roots of Philodendron. 1899 J. Rodway In Guiana Wilds 28 Everywhere were long cords dangling from the rosettes of philodendrums, which had to be waved aside. 1952 M. K. Wilson tr. K. Z. Lorenz King Solomon's Ring vii. 63 The stoutly growing gum-tree, the lusty philodendron, the modest aspidistra. 1990 Ideal Home Aug. 45/4 For an effective display, choose larger than average plants with large leaves, like the majestic Swiss Cheese plant, tropical-looking Fatsia Japonica (Japanese Fatsia) and the non-climbing philodendrons. 2001 Exotic & Greenhouse Gardening June 8/3 For lovers of foliage the anthuriums, philodendrons, and especially the alocasias are some of the most striking and beautiful plants to be found anywhere. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1840
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