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water arum
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noun
an aquatic arum plant, Calla palustris, of the North Temperate Zone, having heart-shaped leaves, tiny green flowers, and red berries.
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Also called wild calla.
Origin of water arum
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Words nearby water arum
watchstrap, watchtower, watchword, water, waterage, water arum, water ash, water back, water bag, water bailiff, water ballet
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