fanwort

[ fahn-wurt, -wawrt ]

noun

1. any aquatic plant belonging to the genus Cabomba, of the water lily family, having very small flowers and submerged and floating leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fanwort¹

fan ¹ + wort ²

Example Sentences

If you can find it, the best plant is fanwort.

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