duckweed.
Any of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.
Meaning & usage
Any of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.
Where this word comes from
From duck + weed. Supposedly so-named for often being consumed by ducks and other waterfowl. Compare Middle English dokemete (“duckweed”, literally “duck-food”).
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