water milfoil

noun

: any of a genus (Myriophyllum of the family Haloragaceae) of aquatic herbs with finely pinnate submersed leaves

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Some of the key species of concern are zebra and quagga mussels, Eurasian water milfoil and spiny water fleas. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water milfoil was in 1578

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“Water milfoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20milfoil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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