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Meaning of WATER SHIELD

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  common aquatic plant of eastern North America having floating and submerged leaves and white yellow-spotted flowers
  2. [n]  aquatic plant with floating oval leaves and purple flowers; in lakes and slow-moving streams; suitable for aquariums
 
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 Synonyms: Brasenia schreberi, Cabomba caroliniana, fanwort, water-target
 
 See Also: Brasenia, Cabomba, genus Brasenia, genus Cabomba, water lily

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wa"ter shield`\ (Bot.)
An aquatic American plant ({Brasenia peltata}) having
floating oval leaves, and the covered with a clear jelly.
 

 

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