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water-purslane

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. A plant of species Lythrum portula, native in Europe introduced in North America.
  2. A marsh seedbox (Ludwigia palustris), native to North America, naturalized in Europe.

Examples

“Water-purslan, cucumbers, even a drink⟳ of water have⟳ all been estimated, at various times, to be conducive to anti-aphrodisiac feelings.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

water-race Water-rate water-rent Water-repellent water-resistant Water-rock

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