# water lily

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.
2. Species of genus Nymphoides, fringed water lily and similar plants.
3. Species of genus Nelumbo.

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