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Water Arum

Definition: Water Arum is a perennial aquatic plant native to wetlands, characterized by its large basal leaves and white or yellow spadix surrounded by a green to purple spathe.

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Noun: Water Arum refers to the plant itself or any member of the genus Arum

Example Sentence 1: The dense foliage of the water arum provides excellent cover for fish in ponds.

Example Sentence 2: Due to their attractive flowers, water arums are often grown as ornamentals in water gardens.

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Noun: Water Arum can also refer to the tuberous root of the plant, which is sometimes consumed as a vegetable after cooking.

Example Sentence 1: The local cuisine includes delicacies made from water arum tubers.

Example Sentence 2: The nutritious water arum root can be boiled, fried, or incorporated into stews.

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Noun: Water Arum can also mean a skin irritation or rash caused by contact with the plant's sap.

Example Sentence 1: After gardening, Lisa developed a water arum, and her skin became itchy and irritated.

Example Sentence 2: Wearing protective gloves can help prevent a water arum when handling the plant.

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Noun: Water Arum can be used metaphorically to describe someone who appears innocent or serene but possesses hidden dangers or secrets.

Example Sentence 1: She may seem like a water arum, but be cautious, as she has ulterior motives.

Example Sentence 2: The charming gentleman turned out to be a water arum, deceiving many with his false facade.

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