ninfeáceo, a.
(Of nymphaion and -áceo).
1. adj. Bot. It is said of the Angiosperms dicotyledonous plants, aquatic, creeping and fleshy Rhizome, leaves floating, large and long peduncle, regular flowers, terminals, with many petals in concentric sets of bright colors, and globose fruit; e.g., the water lily and Lotus. U t. c. s.
2. f. pl. Bot. These plant family.
ORTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.
