waterleaf
nounUK /ˈwɔːtəliːf/
US /ˈwɔːtərliːf/
Waterleaf is a green plant with soft leaves that people sometimes eat or grow in gardens.
Grandma picked some waterleaf from the garden to cook for dinner.
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2. A plant of the genus Hydrophyllum, which grows in shady woods and has clusters of small flowers.
The hikers found waterleaf growing along the shady forest trail.
3. Any plant whose leaves hold or collect water, such as certain tropical species.
The waterleaf in the rainforest traps rainwater in its cupped leaves.
4. A decorative pattern or carving shaped like a leaf with water motifs, used in architecture.
The old fountain was decorated with a stone waterleaf design.