water milfoil

noun

any of various aquatic plants, chiefly of the genus Myriophyllum, the submerged leaves of which are very finely divided.

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Origin of water milfoil

First recorded in 1570–80

Words nearby water milfoil

water louse, water main, water meadow, water measurer, water meter, water milfoil, water mill, water mint, water moccasin, water mold, water motor

British Dictionary definitions for water milfoil

water milfoil

noun

any of various pond plants of the genus Myriophyllum, having feathery underwater leaves and small inconspicuous flowers: family Haloragidaceae

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