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Definition of nuphar

nuphar

/ˈnuː.fɑːr/
nu · phar

Plural:nuphars
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nuphar Lexical Profile

• 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."

Word Origin & Etymology

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
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