spatterdock

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water

Etymology

From spatter + dock?

In classic literature

Synonyms

cow lily, yellow pond lily, Nuphar advena

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