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单词 mud plantain
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Definition of mud plantain in English:

mud plantain

noun ˈmʌd ˌplantɪnˈmʌd ˌplanteɪn
  • Any of several chiefly tropical and subtropical aquatic plants constituting the genus Heteranthera (family Pontederiaceae), which have six-petalled blue or white flowers; especially H. reniformis, widespread in the United States, which has floating, broadly ovate leaves.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Amos Eaton (1776–1842). From mud + plantain.

 
 

Definition of mud plantain in US English:

mud plantain

noun
  • Any of several chiefly tropical and subtropical aquatic plants constituting the genus Heteranthera (family Pontederiaceae), which have six-petalled blue or white flowers; especially H. reniformis, widespread in the United States, which has floating, broadly ovate leaves.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Amos Eaton (1776–1842). From mud + plantain.

 
 
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