Definitions

1. noun

A type of aquatic plant, especially one of the genus Hydrocotyle.

“The pond was overrun with waterwort, and it was difficult to wade through the dense vegetation.”

2. noun

A type of herbaceous plant that grows in wet environments.

“The waterwort in the marsh was a favorite food source for the local birds.”

3. noun

Any of various plants that grow in or near water, such as the genus Elatostema.

“The waterwort in the riverbank was a unique and fascinating sight.”