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waterleaf

waterleaf

7.4
A leafy green vegetable used like spinach in soups and salads
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : hoja de agua
  • The recipe calls for sautéed waterleaf along with onions and tomatoes to create a delicious side dish.

Examples

  • She added fresh waterleaf to the salad, giving it a unique flavor and vibrant color.

  • In West Africa, chefs often use waterleaf in their traditional soups and stews for added nutrition.

  • It's, I think in English, it's called waterleaf and has a draw consistency to it.

Compounds

Virginia waterleaf
  • US
9.3

A plant that lives for many years and has white or pale purple flowers and leaves you can eat

waterleaf family
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of wildflower plants that grow mainly in woodlands

Surface Forms

waterleaf singular
waterleaves plural

Morphology

waterleaf = water + leaf (semi-transparent) = water + leaf

Although transparently built from 'water' + 'leaf', the compound conventionally denotes a particular edible species (Talinum triangulare) whose culinary usage is a conventionalized meaning.

Etymology

Waterleaf comes from water + leaf, literally 'water' and 'leaf'. A helpful way to remember the West African edible green is that its leaves are juicy and cooked like spinach, so the name points to a soft, water-rich leaf you can eat.