Peplis

noun
Pep·​lis | \ ˈpeplə̇s\

Definition of Peplis

: a genus of chiefly aquatic herbs (family Lythraceae) that have opposite leaves and minute solitary greenish flowers in the axils and are sometimes used as aerators in the balanced aquarium — see water purslane

History and Etymology for Peplis

New Latin, from Latin, a plant, from Greek, wild purslane

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