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aspidistra

noun

as·​pi·​dis·​tra ˌa-spə-ˈdi-strə How to pronounce aspidistra (audio)
: an Asian plant (Aspidistra elatior) of the lily family that has large pointed basal leaves and is often grown as a foliage plant

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Recent Examples on the Web When Avent started out, there were just 12 recognized species of aspidistra. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019 The aspidistra is remembered as a foolproof potted plant for the gloomiest Victorian parlor, but Avent has brought aspidistras out into the garden as scientists have introduced them to the West. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek aspid-, aspis shield

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aspidistra was in 1822
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