anthurium

noun

an·​thur·​ium an-ˈthu̇r-ē-əm 

-ˈthyu̇r-

: any of a genus (Anthurium) of tropical American plants of the arum family with large often brightly colored leaves, a cylindrical spadix, and a colored spathe

Examples of anthurium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aroid Mix The aroid family includes many tropical houseplants, such as monsteras, anthuriums, peace lilies, and alocasias. —Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026

Elements of the look have also moved from the runway onto the red carpet: FKA Twigs recently appeared on the 2026 Grammy’s red carpet carrying a single anthurium alongside a book representative of her new album. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026

Begin at the base and work your way up, starting with anthurium and fringed dahlia. —Raya Rockwood, Dallas Morning News, 2 Feb. 2026

Parrish notes that consistency is key for anthuriums, which can be on the more finicky side in terms of care. —Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, genus name, from Greek ánthos "flower" + ourá "tail" + New Latin -ium -ium — more at antho-, ass entry 2

Note: Taxon introduced by the Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865) in Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Literatur, Theater und Mode, Nr. 100, August 20, 1829, p. 828.

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anthurium

• curium
• tellurium