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Water Caltrop

Definition:

Water caltrop refers to a unique aquatic plant of the genus Trapa, native to Asia. It is characterized by its unusual seedpod, which resembles a black, spiky, horned nut.

Senses:

Noun:

A water caltrop is an aquatic plant with floating leaves and a distinct seedpod, also known as a bat nut or horned water chestnut.

Sample Sentence 1: The water caltrop is commonly used in Asian cuisine to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to dishes.

Sample Sentence 2: Farmers harvest water caltrops from the riverbeds to sell at the local market.

Adjective:

The term water caltrop can also function as an adjective to describe something related to or resembling this plant.

Sample Sentence: The chef prepared a delicious stir-fry dish with water caltrop-shaped slices of tofu.

Possible related products:

• Water Caltrop Seeds
• Horned Water Chestnut
• Asian Cuisine Cookbook