English Words Starting With W

• water on the brain

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə(r) ɒn ðə breɪn/An informal, non-medical term for hydrocephalus, a medical condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain.
• water on the knee

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ɒn ðə ˈniː/A medical condition where excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint, causing swelling.
• water opossum

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə rəˈpɒsəm/A rare semi-aquatic marsupial, primarily of Central and South America, adapted for swimming.
• water ouzel

  nounVery Low (C2+/Specialist)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈuːz(ə)l/A small, dark greyish-brown passerine bird (Cinclus cinclus) that forages for aquatic insects while walking underwater in fast-flowing streams.
• water ox

  nounLow (Specialist/Biological/Historical)
  /ˈwɔːtər ɒks/A large, water-loving bovine, specifically the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), domesticated in Asia for draft work and milk.
• water paint

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌpeɪnt/A type of paint that uses water as its main solvent and binder. The pigments are typically bound with gum arabic, casein, or a synthetic equivalent, becoming soluble again when water is added.
• water park

  nounB1
  /ˈwɔːtə pɑːk/An amusement park that features water-based attractions, such as swimming pools, water slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers, for recreation and entertainment.
• water parting

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌpɑːtɪŋ/A line separating neighbouring drainage basins; a ridge or stretch of high ground where rainfall drains in different directions.
• water pennywort

  nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈpɛnɪwɜːt/A small, creeping aquatic or semi-aquatic plant (genus Hydrocotyle) with round, penny-shaped leaves that float on or emerge from water.
• water pepper

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈpɛpə/A common name for several species of plants in the genus Persicaria, especially Persicaria hydropiper, a herbaceous annual plant found in wet, marshy areas, known for its peppery-tasting leaves.
• water pie

  nounVery Low (primarily historical/regional culinary reference, rare metaphorical use)
  /ˈwɔːtə paɪ/A type of humble, inexpensive pie from rural American tradition, consisting primarily of a simple pastry crust filled with water, sugar, and a thickening agent like flour, historically made when other ingredients were scarce.
• water pill

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɔːtə pɪl/A medication that helps the body get rid of extra water and salt by increasing urine production.
• water pimpernel

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈpɪmpəˌnɛl/A small, aquatic flowering plant from the genus Samolus, with white or pinkish flowers.
• water pipe

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɔːtə paɪp/A pipe for conveying or supplying water.
• water pipit

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌpɪpɪt/A small, ground-dwelling songbird of the genus Anthus, often found in wet alpine or moorland habitats.
• water pistol

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌpɪst(ə)l/A toy gun designed to shoot a stream or spray of water.
• water plant

  nounB1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌplɑːnt/A plant that grows in or very close to water, either fully submerged or with roots in waterlogged soil.
• water plantain

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˈplæn.tɪn/A perennial aquatic or marsh plant of the genus Alisma, with broad leaves and clusters of small white or pale pink flowers.
• water platter

  nounRare
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌplæt.ə/A broad, shallow dish used for holding or displaying water, often in a decorative or ritual context.
• water plug

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌplʌɡ/A stopper or seal, typically made of rubber, used to block or control the flow of water in a pipe, bathtub, sink, or similar container.

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