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Aquatic Plant

/əˈkwætɪk plænt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A plant that grows in or near water.

    "The pond was filled with various species of aquatic plants, providing habitat for fish."
  2. 2

    Plants that are adapted to living in water or saturated soil.

    "Aquatic plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem of wetlands."

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The term 'aquatic' originates from the Latin word 'aquaticus', meaning 'of water', which has been used in English since the late 14th century. 'Plant' comes from the Old French 'plante', derived from the Latin 'planta', meaning 'sprout' or 'shoot', indicating the growth of flora in various environments.

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