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yellow pond lily

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plant of species Nuphar lutea, native to temperate regions in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spatterdock, cow lily, Nuphar advena

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: water lily

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: sárga vízitök — Nuphar lutea
  • Lower Tanana: kaɬt'oddha' — Nuphar lutea