Dumbcane
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dumbcane is a noun meaning A tropical plant of the genus Dieffenbachia.
Meaning
A tropical plant of the genus Dieffenbachia.
Example Sentences
I was stunned to realize just how many of these potentially dangerous plants were in my own home and garden, including aloe, elephant’s ear, jade, peace lily (Spathiphyllum), philodendron and dumbcane (Dieffenbacchia), as well as foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), hellebore, vinca, rhododendron and chrysanthemum.
Word Forms
- dumbcanes
- dumb cane
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dieffenbachia, canna, seedcane, tropical, switchcane, dracaena.
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