"water maze" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: water mazes [plural]
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  1. A device used for scientific testing of an animal's memory, consisting of linked alleys filled with water, providing a motivation to escape. Wikipedia link: water maze Related terms: Biel water maze, Cincinnati water maze, Morris water maze
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