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pond lily
noun[ C ]
USuk /ˈpɒnd ˌlɪl.i/ us /ˈpɑːnd ˌlɪl.i/
a plant whose large, round, flat leaves and cup-shaped flowers float on the surface of lakes and pools:
Much of the area was a swamp where pond lilies and bulrushes flourished.
The fragrant flowers of these pond lilies are white, tinged with yellow.
The community is known for production of pond lilies and ornamental fish.
The conversion of pond lily habitats to open water habitat was expected to provide increased opportunities for the eagles to forage.
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