aroideous
|ə-rɔɪ-di-əs|
/əˈrɔɪdiəs/
like aroid plants
Etymology
'aroideous' originates from New Latin/Modern botanical formation: based on 'aroid' (from New Latin 'Aroideae'/'Aroides') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-eous' meaning 'having the nature of'.
'aroideous' developed from botanical Latin terms such as 'Aroideae' (a name for the arum/aroid group) and English 'aroid' (referring to members of the Araceae), forming the adjective by addition of '-eous' in modern scientific/English usage.
Initially it meant 'having the nature of Aroides/aroids' in botanical descriptions; over time it has been used in general descriptive English with the same core sense of 'aroid-like.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
noun form: the quality or state of being aroideous (i.e., resembling or characteristic of aroids).
The aroideousness of the plants was clear from their distinctive spathes.
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Adjective 1
relating to or resembling plants of the Araceae family (aroids); having characteristics typical of aroids (such as a spathe and spadix, glossy leaves, or specific growth habits).
The greenhouse contained several aroideous specimens, including philodendrons and anthuriums.
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Adverb 1
adverb form: in a manner characteristic of aroids.
The leaves arranged aroideously, forming a clear spathe around the inflorescence.
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