shellflower Meaning & Definition
What Does Shellflower Mean?
Shellflower is used as a noun meaning A floating aquatic plant, of species Pistia stratiotes, with green rosettes of leaves and inconspicuous flowers. It is also used to mean Moluccella laevis, a plant in the mint family grown for its distinctive circular green calyxes.
Quick Facts About Shellflower
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | snakehead, alpinia zerumbet and turtlehead |
| Plural | shellflowers |
Shellflower Definition (Noun)
- A floating aquatic plant, of species Pistia stratiotes, with green rosettes of leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
- Moluccella laevis, a plant in the mint family grown for its distinctive circular green calyxes.
Synonyms of Shellflower
Shellflower synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
shellflower (plural shellflowers)
Words That Rhyme With Shellflower
Origin of Shellflower
From shell + flower.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shellflower
What part of speech is shellflower?
Shellflower is a noun.
What is another word for shellflower?
Words with a similar meaning to shellflower include snakehead, alpinia zerumbet and turtlehead. See the full list of shellflower synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of shellflower?
The plural of shellflower is shellflowers.