英语词汇aspidistra的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	aspidistra
词源	aspidistra. This foliage plant takes its name from the Greek aspis, a small round shield in reference to the shape of its stig- ma. It is often called the cast-iron plant because it withstands all kinds of ill treatment. Widely used in bars, movie houses, and other public places, it is also called the beerplant—because bartenders often water it with beer left on the bar at the end of the evening!
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