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ivy arum

ivy arum

7.9
An indoor climbing plant with green and yellow patterns on its leaves that keeps them all year
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪvi ˈɑːrəm/
: arum de hiedra
  • The leaves of ivy arum display unique patterns of green and yellow.

Examples

  • Ivy arum is easy to care for and thrives in indoor environments.

  • Many people grow ivy arum in hanging baskets because of its attractive trailing vines.

  • The ivy arum thrives in low-light conditions.

  • I bought an ivy arum for my living room.

  • Ivy arum is a popular choice for those looking to add greenery to their homes.

  • Many people enjoy growing ivy arum indoors due to its beautiful variegated leaves.

  • To brighten up my office, I chose an ivy arum plant for its elegant appearance.

Synonyms

pothos
vsivy arum
1 8.2

A common houseplant with heart shaped leaves that trails down

is the specific indoor decorative plant noted for variegated leaves
golden pothos
vsivy arum
1 5.2

An evergreen climbing plant with green leaves streaked with yellow

is the broader indoor ornamental term for variegated foliage
Epipremnum aureum
vsivy arum
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A climbing houseplant with green and yellow leaves

is the trade name used for the same decorative houseplant
Scindapsus aureus
vsivy arum
  • Specialized
8.3

An evergreen climbing houseplant with green and yellow leaves

is the common ornamental name used by growers

Surface Forms

ivy arum singular
ivy arums plural

Morphology

ivy + arum

The compound 'ivy arum' denotes a type of arum characterized by ivy-like qualities; a B1 learner who knows 'ivy' (a climbing, leafy plant) and 'arum' (an ornamental Araceae plant) can infer it is an arum related to or resembling ivy. This is a straightforward noun–noun botanical naming pattern (compositional and cross-linguistically common), so the meaning is immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Ivy arum gets its name from how it looks: its leaves remind people of ivy and it belongs to the arum group of plants. That's why the name helps you picture a shiny, climbing plant that people keep as an 'indoor' decoration.