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water milfoil

noun

Definition of water milfoil

: 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, "Smith: Quagga mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, spiny water fleas ... and a catchy tune," 20 June 2018

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First Known Use of water milfoil

1578, in the meaning defined above

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