Definition of Hydrocotyle
: a genus of low creeping widely distributed herbs (family Umbelliferae) with crenate peltate leaves and umbellate flowers — see marsh pennywort
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Origin and Etymology of hydrocotyle
New Latin, from hydr- + Greek kotylē cup; probably from the watery habitat and the cuplike shape of the leaves
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