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Definition of vallisneria
vallisneria
/ˌvælɪsˈnɪəriə/
val · lis · ne · ri · a
Plural:vallisnerias
vallisneria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of submerged freshwater aquatic plants in the family Hydrocharitaceae, characterized by long, ribbon-like leaves, native to tropical and subtropical regions and frequently grown in aquariums.
Example
"The hobbyist heavily planted the back of the aquarium with fast-growing vallisneria to provide a natural refuge for the smaller fish."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Modern Latin, named in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Antonio Vallisneri, a prominent Italian physician and natural scientist.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vallisneria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vallisneria