"elodea" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elodeas [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} elodea (plural elodeas)
  1. Any of several underwater freshwater perennials, of the genus Elodea, that have grasslike leaves; ditchmoss or pondweed. Wikipedia link: elodea Categories (lifeform): Alismatales order plants, Water plants Translations (any of several underwater freshwater perennials of the genus Elodea): elódea [feminine] (Portuguese)

Inflected forms

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