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mother-in-law's tongue meaning and definition
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Definition of mother-in-law's tongue (noun)
- stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant
- synonyms: Sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant
- an evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name
- synonyms: Dieffenbachia sequine, dumb cane, mother-in-law plant
Source: Princeton University Wordnet