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aspidistra

as·pi·dis·tra [ àspi dístrə ] (plural as·pi·dis·tras)


noun 
Definition:
 
leafy houseplant: a common houseplant of the lily family with large glossy leaves. Flowers: small, brownish. Native to: Asia.  Genus Aspidistra.

[Early 19th century. < modern Latin< Greek aspid-, stem of aspis "shield"; from the shape of the leaves]
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