aspidistra

noun

as·​pi·​dis·​tra ˌa-spə-ˈdi-strə 

: an Asian plant (Aspidistra elatior) of the asparagus family that has large pointed basal leaves and is often grown as a foliage plant

Examples of aspidistra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek aspid-, aspis shield

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aspidistra

noun

as·​pi·​dis·​tra ˌas-pə-ˈdis-trə 

: an Asian plant related to the lilies, having large leaves at the base of the stem, and often grown as a houseplant