waterleaf

[ waw-ter-leef, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tərˌlif, ˈwɒt ər- /

Save This Word!

noun

any of several North American plants of the genus Hydrophyllum, having clusters of bluish or white flowers and leaves often bearing marks resembling water stains.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of waterleaf

First recorded in 1750–60; water + leaf

Words nearby waterleaf

water jacket, waterjet, water jump, water key, water-laid, waterleaf, waterleaf family, waterless, waterless cooker, water lettuce, water level

Other definitions for waterleaf (2 of 2)

water leaf

noun

(in Greek architecture and sculpture) a motif of heart-shaped leaves having a conspicuous midrib.

Also called Lesbian leaf .

Origin of water leaf

First recorded in 1850–55

How to use waterleaf in a sentence

These plants superficially resemble some of the Waterleaf Family, but the four lobes of the ovary are conspicuous.
Field Book of Western Wild Flowers|Margaret Armstrong