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trapa

/ˈtræp.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈtræp.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

A small genus of aquatic perennial herbs native to Eurasia, commonly known as water chestnuts.

  • 🇷🇺Небольшой род водных многолетних трав, произрастающих в Евразии, широко известных как водяные орехи.
  1. Water chestnut plant C1 formal

    A small genus of aquatic perennial herbs native to Eurasia, known for producing edible, nut-like fruits.

    • Trapa natans is commonly known as the water chestnut.
    • The fruits of Trapa are often harvested for culinary use.
    • This genus of aquatic plants thrives in slow-moving freshwater.

    🇷🇺Водяной орех

    Synonyms: caltropwater caltropwater chestnut