laceleaf

American  

[leys-leef] / ˈleɪsˌlif /

noun

plural

laceleaves

1. a submerged aquatic plant, Aponogeton madagascariensis, of Madagascar, having tiny white flowers and broad leaves consisting only of veins that float just beneath the surface.

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Etymology

Origin of laceleaf

First recorded in 1865–70; lace + leaf

Example Sentences

It’s ringed by azaleas and a weeping cherry tree for spring blossoms and a laceleaf Japanese maple, more than a century old, for vibrant autumn color.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2017