Etymology

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Today it means: Any plant of the genus Spathiphyllum of peace lilies. Full definition →

Ancient Greek σπάθη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromσπάθη“blade”
  2. English todayspath

From New Latin, shortening of the genus name Spathiphyllum, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “blade”) + φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”).

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