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nyssa aquatica

 

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Noun nyssa aquatica has 1 sense
  1. water gum, Nyssa aquatica - columnar swamp tree of southeastern to midwestern North America yielding pale soft easily worked wood
    --1 is a kind of tupelo, tupelo tree

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Nyssa aquatica

Part of speech: Noun (botany)

Sense 1: A species of tree native to North America, commonly known as the Water Tupelo or Cotton Gum.

Example sentence: The majestic Nyssa aquatica trees lining the riverbank provided a cool shade during our hike.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Nyssa aquatica tree.

Example sentence: The unique green color of the Nyssa aquatica leaves makes them easily distinguishable from other tree species.

Sense 2: Popularly known or widely used by locals.

Example sentence: The Nyssa aquatica honey, a local delicacy, is highly sought after for its distinct flavor.

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