waterplant

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English

Etymology 1

From water +‎ plant.

Noun

waterplant (plural waterplants)

  1. (botany) An aquatic plant

Etymology 2

From water +‎ plant.

Noun

waterplant (plural waterplants)

  1. A facility where water is treated and made safe for consumption

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of water +‎ plant.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌplɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧plant

Noun

waterplant f (plural waterplanten, diminutive waterplantje n)

  1. an aquatic plant, a waterplant
    Synonym: hydrofyt

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