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water lily
noun
: a plant that grows in water with round, floating leaves and large flowers
Full Definition of WATER LILY
: any of various aquatic plants (especially genera Nymphaea and Nuphar of the family Nymphaeaceae, the water-lily family) with floating leaves and usually showy flowers; broadly : an aquatic plant (as a water hyacinth) with showy flowers
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First Known Use of WATER LILY
14th century
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water lily
noun
Definition of WATER LILY for Kids
: a water plant with rounded floating leaves and showy often fragrant flowers
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