candock

noun

can·​dock

ˈkanˌdäk

plural -s

: any of several water lilies: such as

a

: a yellow-flowered European water lily (Nuphar luteum)

b

: the common white-flowered European water lily (Nymphaea alba)

c

: spatterdock sense 1

d

: water chinquapin

Word History

Etymology

can entry 3 + dock (plant); from its docklike leaves and flagon-shaped capsules

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