aroid

/əˈroʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the family Araceae, having a thick stem and large leaves, often found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The aroid plants were thriving in the greenhouse despite the cold weather.”

2. adjective

Resembling or related to the family Araceae, especially in having a thick stem and large leaves.

“The aroid foliage was a distinctive feature of the tropical garden.”

Synonyms

  • arum
  • calla

Antonyms

  • cactus
  • succulent