waterlily

noun
UK /ˈwɔːtəlɪli/
US /ˈwɔːtərlɪli/

A waterlily is a pretty flower that floats on ponds and lakes.

The frog sat on a big green waterlily leaf.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plant with floating leaves and flowers that grows in still water.

Waterlilies cover the whole surface of the lake in summer.

3. A pale pink or white color like the flower.

She painted her bedroom walls a soft waterlily pink.

4. A type of decorative design shaped like the flower.

The tiles had a waterlily pattern along the edge.