Aroid (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The aroid in the corner of the room was a favorite among the office plants due to its unique shape and low maintenance requirements.
- Aroids are often found in tropical regions and are known for their large leaves and vibrant colors.
- In the greenhouse, the gardener tenderly cared for the aroid, making sure it received the right amount of sunlight and water.
- The aroid was a standout in the botanical garden, its large spadix and delicate spathe drawing in visitors from all over.
- The exotic aroid in the flower shop was a rare find, and the owner was thrilled to have it on display for customers to admire.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Amorphophallus Titanum
- Black Calla
- Krubi
- Dalo
- Yautia
- Xanthosoma Atrovirens
- Elephant Ear
- Malanga
- Devil's Tongue
- Taro
- Caladium
- Umbrella Arum
- Arisaema Atrorubens
- Amorphophallus Paeonifolius
- Green Dragon
- Dracunculus Vulgaris
- Friar's-cowl
- Dieffenbachia Sequine
- Arisaema Triphyllum
- Amorphophallus Campanulatus
- Amorphophallus Rivieri
- Spoonflower
- Dumb Cane
- Amorphophallus
- Pungapung
- Dragon Arum
- Cuckoopint
- Alocasia
- Xanthosoma Sagittifolium
- Arum Maculatum
- Nephthytis
- Dasheen
- Colocasia Esculenta
- Elephant Yam
- Wake-robin
- Mother-in-law's Tongue
- Jack-in-the-pulpit
- Dracontium