DUCKWEEDS

Noun

duckweeds

plural of duckweed

Source: Wiktionary


DUCKWEED

Duck"weed`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus (Lemna) of small plants, seen floating in great quantity on the surface of stagnant pools fresh water, and supposed to furnish food for ducks; -- called also duckmeat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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