Chara
Cha"ra\, n. [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Bot.) A genus of flowerless plants, having articulated stems and whorled branches. They flourish in wet places.| chara | |
noun | |
| green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |