/pɛloʊˈpiːə/ (PEH-loh-PEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flowering plant, particularly the Peperomia obtusifolia, also known as the baby rubber plant or peperomia.

“The interior designer chose a beautiful peperomia as a decorative accent for the living room.”

2. proper noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Piperaceae.

“The botanist studied the characteristics of the Pelopea genus to better understand its classification.”