First Known Use: 1822
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aspidistra
noun as·pi·dis·tra \ˌas-pə-ˈdis-trə\
Definition of ASPIDISTRA
: an Asian plant (Aspidistra elatior) of the lily family that has large pointed basal leaves and is often grown as a foliage plant
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Origin of ASPIDISTRA
New Latin, irregular from Greek aspid-, aspis shield
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