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monstera

/mɒnˈstɪə.rə/

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noun

/mɒnˈstɪə.rə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тропическое растение рода Monstera, часто выращиваемое как комнатное растение, которое дает цилиндрический плод со вкусом, напоминающим смесь ананаса и банана.

A noun referring to a tropical plant of the genus Monstera, often grown as a houseplant, which produces a cylindrical fruit with a flavor resembling a mix of pineapple and banana.

  1. B1formal

    A type of tropical plant from the genus Monstera, often grown indoors for its large, distinctive leaves with holes.

    ruТропическое растение

    • She placed a monstera in the corner of her living room.
    • Monstera plants thrive in indirect sunlight.
    • The large leaves of the monstera add a tropical feel to any room.

    Synonymsceriman

  2. Edible fruitB2formal

    The cylindrical fruit of the Monstera plant, which resembles a pinecone and has a flavor similar to a mix of pineapple and banana.

    ruСъедобный плод

    • The monstera fruit is a rare delicacy in some countries.
    • He described the taste of monstera as a blend of pineapple and banana.
    • The fruit of the monstera takes over a year to ripen.

    Synonymsceriman

Forms
  • monsteras plural form
  • monsteras' possessive plural form
  • monstera's possessive singular form