floating heart

American  

noun

1. any of certain aquatic plants belonging to the genus Nymphoides, of the gentian family, especially N. aquatica, having floating, more or less heart-shaped leaves and a cluster of small, white, five-petaled flowers.

2. a related plant, Nymphoides cordata, of North America, having a cluster of white flowers and round or somewhat oval leaves that are purple beneath.

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floating heart British  

noun

1. any perennial aquatic freshwater plant of the genus Nymphoides , esp N. lacunosum , having floating heart-shaped leaves: family Menyanthaceae

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Etymology

Origin of floating heart

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The first set of world effects include a floating heart, an arrow, and a 3D robot and unicorn, as well as word bubbles with predetermined messages like “love,” “heart,” and “miss you.”

From The Verge

The section’s special jury prize was bestowed on “Caniba,” whose directors Verena Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor gave their thanks in a video message featuring floating heart effects.

From New York Times

Santee Cooper on Monday begins two weeks of spraying herbicides on the lake to target invasive plants including crested floating heart and water hyacinth.

From Washington Times

The floating heart pulsed from dimness to darkness.

From Literature

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From Seattle Times