air plant

A·ïr plant

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer plant, plahnt]
- /ˈɑ ɪər plænt, plɑnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer plant, plahnt]
- /ˈɑ ɪər plænt, plɑnt/

Definitions of air plant words

noun air plant an epiphyte, esp an orchid of the large Old World tropical genus Aerides, grown for its white scented flowers spotted with red, purple, or rose, or a bromeliad, esp of the genus Tillandsia 3
noun air plant an epiphyte 3
noun air plant an epiphyte. 1
noun air plant Also called life plant. a tropical plant, Kalanchoe pinnata, of the stonecrop family, having pale green flowers tinged with red and new plants sprouting at the leaf notches. 1

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Origin of air plant

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Air plant

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air plant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for air plant

noun air plant

aerophyte — epiphyte.

Just one Synonym for air plant