nenuphar

noun

nenu·​phar
ˈnenyəˌfär,
nə̇ˈn(y)üfər
plural -s
: water lily
especially : egyptian lotus

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin nenufar, from Arabic naynūfar, naylūfar, from Persian nīlūfar, from Sanskrit nīlotpala, from nīla dark blue + utpala nenuphar blossom

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“Nenuphar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nenuphar. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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