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aroid

/ˈeɪ.rɔɪd/

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adjective

/ˈeɪ.rɔɪd/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'напоминающий или относящийся к семейству ароидных (Araceae)'. В настоящее время не используется.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'resembling or relating to the arum plant family (Araceae)'. It is no longer in common use.

  1. Relating to the arum familyC2formal

    Of or relating to plants belonging to the Araceae family, which typically have small flowers clustered on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe.

    ruОтносящийся к семейству ароидных

    • The aroid plants in the greenhouse include philodendrons and peace lilies.
    • Many aroid species are popular as houseplants due to their striking foliage.
    • The botanist specialized in the classification of aroid genera.

    Synonymsaraceous

noun

/ˈeɪ.rɔɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое растение семейства Ароидные (Araceae), характеризующееся мелкими цветками, собранными в початок и окружёнными крупным покрывалом.

A noun referring to any plant belonging to the family Araceae, characterized by small flowers clustered on a spadix and surrounded by a large spathe.

  1. Plant of the Araceae familyC2formalscientific

    Any plant belonging to the family Araceae, characterized by small flowers clustered on a spadix and often surrounded by a large, showy spathe.

    ruРастение семейства Ароидные

    • The philodendron is a popular aroid grown indoors.
    • Many aroids, like the peace lily, are known for their striking spathes.
    • Tropical rainforests are home to a wide variety of aroids.

    Synonymsarum