southern spatterdock

/ˌsʌðərn ˈspætərˌdɑk/
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Definitions of southern spatterdock
  1. noun
    of flowing waters of the southeastern United States; may form obstructive mats in streams
    synonyms: Nuphar sagittifolium
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    type of:
    water lily
    an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae
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