Definition

A type of tropical plant known for its thick, fleshy leaves and often grown for decoration.

Example

I bought a beautiful peperomia to add some greenery to my living room.

Conversation

Have you seen my new plant?

No, what kind is it?

It's a peperomia, and it's so cute!

I love peperomias! They have such interesting leaves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peperomia is derived from the Latin "piper" (meaning pepper) and the Greek "homoios" (meaning resembling). The name refers to the plant's resemblance to pepper plants, as it belongs to the family of pepper plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pepper' ('piper') and 'resembling' ('homoios') to remember that 'peperomia' refers to a plant that looks like a pepper plant.

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