Definition of anthurium in English:
anthurium
nounPlural anthuriums anˈθ(j)ʊərɪəmanˈTH(y)o͝orēəm
A tropical American plant which is widely grown for its ornamental foliage or brightly coloured flowering spathes.
Genus Anthurium, family Araceae
Example sentencesExamples
- To their great surprise, they find only hybrid species like orchids, anthurium and some bonsai varieties.
- There will also be special sections for anthuriums and orchids.
- Similarly, other potted flowering plants, including anthuriums and bromeliads, are becoming important.
- The demand for flowering plants like orchids and anthuriums is higher during summer.
- The house has a picture perfect garden with anthuriums and an old fashioned pond.
Origin
Modern Latin, from Greek anthos 'flower' + oura 'tail'.