/ Dictionary / Index C calathea: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cal•a•the•a Pronunciation: (kal"u-thē'u), [key] — n. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Calathea, some of which have colorful, variegated leaves and are often cultivated as houseplants. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. calash calathiform Related Content Daily Word Quiz: dilapidated Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language