waterleaf

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

noun
  1. 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.

Origin of waterleaf

1
First recorded in 1750–60; water + leaf

Other definitions for water leaf (2 of 2)

water leaf

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

Origin of water leaf

2
First recorded in 1850–55
  • Also called Lesbian leaf .

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