philodendroncommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom the scientific name philodendron. these plants grow around trees.Definitions1. Philodendron, Genus of tropical perennial vines from the araceae family.plantesexpand2. Monstera deliciosa, a species closely related to philodendrons, often cultivated as an ornamental plant.commercejardinageexpandSynonymphiloPluralphilodendrons