spatterdock

/ˈspætərˌdɑk/
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Definitions of spatterdock
  1. noun
    common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water
    synonyms: Nuphar advena, cow lily, yellow pond lily
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    type of:
    water lily
    an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae
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