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单词 waterleaf
释义

waterleaf

[ waw-ter-leef, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌlif, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

any of several North American plants of the genus Hydrophyllum, having clusters of bluish or white flowers and leaves often bearing marks resembling water stains.

Origin of waterleaf

First recorded in 1750–60; water + leaf

Words nearby waterleaf

water jacket, waterjet, water jump, water key, water-laid, waterleaf, waterleaf family, waterless, waterless cooker, water lettuce, water level

Definition for waterleaf (2 of 2)

water leaf

noun

(in Greek architecture and sculpture) a motif of heart-shaped leaves having a conspicuous midrib.
Also called Lesbian leaf .

Origin of water leaf

First recorded in 1850–55
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Example sentences from the Web for waterleaf

  • These plants superficially resemble some of the Waterleaf Family, but the four lobes of the ovary are conspicuous.

    Field Book of Western Wild Flowers|Margaret Armstrong
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