Meaning
Any of several underwater freshwater perennials, of the genus Elodea, that have grasslike leaves; ditchmoss or pondweed.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From the genus name.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pondweedditchmoss
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2025.