English Words Starting With W

• water lily tulip

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌlɪli ˈtjuːlɪp/A cultivated variety of tulip characterized by large, wide-open, often multi-petalled flowers that resemble water lilies when fully open.
• water line

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə laɪn/The line where the surface of the water meets the hull of a ship or boat; also refers to a horizontal line marked on a ship's hull indicating the level to which it is submerged when properly loaded.
• water locust

  nounVery low
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈləʊkəst/A leguminous tree (Gleditsia aquatica) of swampy areas in southeastern USA.
• water louse

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə laʊs/A small freshwater crustacean that resembles a woodlouse, typically found in ponds and slow-moving streams.
• water main

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə meɪn/A principal underground pipe in a system for distributing potable water.
• water meadow

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmedəʊ/A meadow, or area of low, flat grassland, that is periodically flooded by a stream or river, especially to improve the grass for hay or pasture.
• water measurer

  nounVery low (technical, specialized)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmɛʒərə/A person or device that measures the quantity, level, or flow of water.
• water meter

  nounB1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmiːtə/A device that measures and records the volume of water passing through a pipe, typically for billing purposes.
• water milfoil

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈmɪlfɔɪl/A common name for aquatic plants in the genus Myriophyllum, characterized by fine, feathery underwater leaves.
• water mill

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmɪl/A mill whose machinery is powered by the force of flowing or falling water.
• water mint

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmɪnt/A perennial, aromatic herb (Mentha aquatica) that grows in damp or wet habitats, commonly found near streams, ponds, and marshes.
• water moccasin

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌmɒk.ə.sɪn/A large, venomous semi-aquatic pit viper (Agkistrodon piscivorus) native to the southeastern United States.
• water mold

  nounLow (Specialized/Scientific)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌməʊld/A fungus-like organism in the phylum Oomycota, typically living in water or damp environments, often parasitic on plants, algae, or aquatic animals.
• water motor

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌməʊ.tə/A motor powered by water pressure, typically referring to a small turbine or engine that uses the flow of water to generate mechanical power.
• water nymph

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə nɪmf/A mythical female spirit or deity associated with a body of fresh water, such as a lake, river, or spring.
• water oak

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtər əʊk/A type of oak tree (Quercus nigra) native to the southeastern United States, commonly found in wetlands and floodplains.
• water oats

  nounlow
  /ˈwɔːtər əʊts/Zizania aquatica, a tall aquatic grass native to North America, growing in shallow water and producing edible grains (wild rice).
• water of constitution

  nounVery Low / Highly Technical
  /ˈwɔːtər əv ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/The water content or hydration that forms an essential structural part of a substance or compound.
• water of crystallization

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtər əv ˌkrɪs.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/Water molecules that are chemically incorporated into the crystal structure of a salt or mineral during its formation.
• water of hydration

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə əv haɪˈdreɪʃən/Water molecules that are chemically bound within a crystal structure.

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