cuckoopintle

/ˈkʌkoʊpɪntəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of water lily, Nymphoides peltata, that grows in North America, characterized by its white flowers and round leaves.

“The cuckoopintle was found in the shallow waters of the pond, its white flowers blooming in the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • Nymphoides peltata
  • water lily

Antonyms

  • dry land plant
  • non-aquatic flower