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water caltrop

/ˈwɔːtər ˈkæltrəp/

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/ˈwɔːtər ˈkæltrəp/C1formalculinary
  • ruВодное растение со съедобными орехами в форме рогов, также известное как водяной орех или Trapa natans, обычно встречающееся в пресноводной среде.

An aquatic plant with edible, horn-shaped nuts, also known as water chestnut or Trapa natans, commonly found in freshwater environments.

  1. Aquatic plant with edible seedsB2formal

    An aquatic plant (Trapa natans) that produces hard, horned seeds that are edible when cooked.

    ruВодяной орех

    • Water caltrop seeds are often boiled or roasted before eating.
    • In some Asian cuisines, water caltrop is used in soups and stir-fries.
    • The water caltrop plant grows in slow-moving freshwater ponds.