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monstera
This term refers specifically to a genus of tropical perennials, most commonly associated with the "Swiss cheese plant" due to the characteristic fenestrations in its leaves. In contemporary usage, it is frequently used in the context of interior design and urban gardening, where it is prized as an aesthetic statement piece.
While the word is used as a common noun for the plant, it is derived from the Latin word for "monstrous" or "strange," reflecting the unusual appearance of its perforated foliage. It is typically treated as a countable noun when referring to individual plants or different species within the genus.
Meanings
Examples
I just bought a beautiful monstera for my living room.
The office lobby is decorated with several giant monstera plants.
I wonder if my monstera will finally grow a leaf with holes.
She carefully pruned the yellowing leaves of her monstera.
The botanical garden has a rare variegated monstera on display.
I should probably repot the monstera before the spring growth spurt.