prayer plant en · NOUN
Etymology
The way the leaves close and raise upward at night is said to be reminiscent of hands in prayer
Meanings
- A tropical Brazilian plant related to arrowroot, Maranta leuconeura, grown as a houseplant for its attractive foliage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prayer plants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |