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Definition of nuphar
nuphar
/ˈnuː.fɑːr/
nu · phar
Plural:nuphars
nuphar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any aquatic plant of the genus Nuphar within the water lily family, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, typically characterized by yellow, fleshy flowers and large floating leaves.
Example
"The shallow edges of the pond were choked with the broad green leaves and bright yellow blooms of the nuphar."
Synonyms
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From Medieval Latin 'nuphar', derived from Arabic 'nūfar' (water lily), which traces back to the Persian 'nīlūfar'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nuphar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nuphar