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nymphaea

Noun CEFR B2
nɪmˈfiːə

Definitions

  1. the European white water lily.
  2. Any species of the genus Nymphaea.

Equivalents

Françaisnymphaea
Русскийнимфея
1 more languages
Latinanymphaea

Examples

“Guianerius, cap. 8, tract. 15, would have⟳ them used twice a day, and when they come⟳ forth of the baths, their backbones to be anointed with oil of almonds, violets, nymphæa, fresh capon-grease, etc.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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