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peperomia

Syllabification: (pep·er·o·mi·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌpepəˈrōmēə/
Definition of peperomia

noun

  • a small, fleshy-leaved, tropical plant of the pepper family. Many are grown as houseplants, chiefly for their decorative foliage.
    • Genus Peperomia, family Piperaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek peperi

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