elodea

American  

[ih-loh-dee-uh] / ɪˈloʊ di ə /

noun

1. any of several New World submersed aquatic plants of the genus Elodea, having numerous, usually whorled leaves.

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Etymology

Origin of elodea

First recorded in 1800–05; from New Latin, equivalent to Greek (h)elṓd(ēs) “marshy” (derivative of hélos “marsh”) + New Latin -ea adjective suffix; see -ode ¹, -ea

Example Sentences

For elodea in Alaska, Lake Hood is “the worst place but, to be honest, not unexpected,” said Heather Stewart, an invasive-species expert with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2015

The elodea discovery could result in departing planes bringing elodea to new sites, which is why officials are working to get the plant removed.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2015

Now that Lake Hood has elodea, officials want to get it treated soon.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2015