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fanwort

American  
[fahn-wurt, -wawrt] / ˈfɑnˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of fanwort

fan 1 + wort 2

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

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