pep·er·o·mi·a /ˌpɛpəˈroʊmiə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pep-uh-roh-mee-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun any of numerous tropical and subtropical plants belonging to the genus Peperomia, of the pepper family, cultivated as houseplants for their ornamental foliage.
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[Origin: < NL < Gk péper(i) pepper + (h)om(ós) same (see homo-; the intended sense is prob. that of hómoios like, similar) + NL -ia -ia]
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