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sansevieria

Pronunciation: /ˌsansɪˈvɪərɪə/
(also sanseveria)
Definition of sansevieria

noun

  • a plant of the genus Sansevieria in the agave family, especially (in gardening) mother-in-law’s tongue.

Origin:

modern Latin, named after Raimondo di Sangro (1710–71), Prince of Sanseviero (now Sansevero), Italy

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