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Definition of: nymphaeaceous
(nim′fē·ā′shəs) adjective
Pertaining to or designating a family (Nymphaeaceae) of aquatic, perennial herbs, the waterlily family, with a thick, horizontal rootstock, mainly peltate, floating or submersed leaves, and large solitary flowers living in fresh water. See LOTUS. [<NL <L nymphaea waterlily <Gk. nymphaia]
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