toad lily

/toʊd ˌlɪli/
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Definitions of toad lily
  1. noun
    a floating or creeping Indian lettuce having terminal racemes of pale rose flowers; wet areas at high elevations of western North America
    synonyms: Montia chamissoi
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    type of:
    Indian lettuce
    a plant of the genus Montia having edible pleasant-tasting leaves
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