beaverroot

noun

bea·​ver·​root

ˈbē-vər-ˌrüt,

-ˌru̇t

1

: spatterdock sense 1

2

: a water lily (Nymphaea odorata) with fragrant flowers

Word History

Etymology

beaver entry 1

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