philodendron

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/

noun (plural philodendrons or philodendra /-drə/)

  • a tropical American climbing plant which is widely grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant.
    • Genus Philodendron, family Araceae

Origin:

late 19th century: from philo- 'loving' + Greek dendron 'tree'