Meaning Of The Word Dieffenbachia

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Dieffenbachia? Find Dieffenbachia meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Dieffenbachia Meaning

Dieffenbachia Definition
Dieffenbachia Definition

What's The Definition Of Dieffenbachia?

dieffenbachia in American English
any of a genus (Dieffenbachia) of tropical plants of the arum family, with thick, fleshy jointed stems and large leaves, dark green and often splashed with white: grown as house plants, though poisonous
noun: any of various plants belonging to the genus Dieffenbachia, of the arum family, native to tropical America, often cultivated as houseplants for their decorative foliage

dieffenbachia in British English
noun: any plant of the tropical American evergreen perennial genus Dieffenbachia, some species of which are grown as pot plants for their handsome variegated foliage. The plants are poisonous and the sap is extremely acrid: family Araceae

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Latiseptate ‐ adjective: having broad…
  • Love set ‐ a set in which the loser wins no games; noun:…
  • Beyond one's depth ‐ in water deeper than…
  • Componentry ‐ noun: the components of a machine, vehicle, electronic…
  • Foodism ‐ noun: enthusiasm for and interest in the preparation…
  • -chroic ‐ combining form
  • Smelly ‐ having an unpleasant smell; adjective: emitting…
  • Cabezon ‐ the largest fish (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus)…
  • Low technology ‐ noun: any technology utilizing equipment and production…
  • Show pony ‐ noun: a person who tries to be the centre of attention…