"neverwet" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: never + wet, because its waxy leaves repel water. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|never|wet}} never + wet Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} neverwet
  1. Orontium aquaticum, a flowering plant. Categories (lifeform): Arum family plants
    Sense id: en-neverwet-en-noun-oO-qOHqD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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