duckweed

noun

duck·​weed ˈdək-ˌwēd How to pronounce duckweed (audio)
: a small floating aquatic monocotyledonous plant (family Lemnaceae, the duckweed family)

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Aquatic vegetation like eelgrass, hydrilla and duckweed are crucial to the ecology of a spring. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024 Sediment and overgrowth of a plant called duckweed, caused by nutrients that come with sediment, are threatening the lake's wildlife and recreational activities, the park's website reads. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024 The diet can get costly due to the amount of whole foods and fresh produce (not to mention sourcing and paying for all that duckweed) required to adhere to this nutrition plan, says Piper. Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023 That said, who the heck has all the Mankai duckweed just sitting around? Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for duckweed 

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of duckweed was in the 15th century

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“Duckweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duckweed. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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duckweed

noun
duck·​weed ˈdək-ˌwēd How to pronounce duckweed (audio)
: a tiny stemless plant that floats without attachment on the surface of a body of still water (as a pond)

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