dracaena

Definition

Any of the genus Dracaena of liliaceous plants with woody stems and funnel-shaped flowers.

Etymology

From the genus name Dracaena, from Latin dracaena, from Ancient Greek δράκαινᾰ (drákaină, “she-dragon”).

Example Sentences

• "“Again with this?” I groaned to the dracaenae. (“Talk to them!” numerous readers advised.) The plants chuckled and shook their heads. No they didn’t. They’re plants!"