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Noun: monstera  món'steer-u
  1. Any plant of the genus Monstera; often grown as houseplants
    "The monstera's large, perforated leaves added a tropical feel to the room"
     
  2. Tropical cylindrical fruit resembling a pinecone with pineapple-banana flavour
    "The exotic monstera fruit added an interesting twist to the fruit salad";
    - ceriman

Derived forms: monsteras

Type of: edible fruit, liana, liane

Part of: ceriman, genus Monstera, Monstera deliciosa

Encyclopedia: Monstera