cryptocoryne

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Noun cryptocoryne has 1 sense

cryptocoryne, water trumpet - any plant of the genus Cryptocoryne; evergreen perennials growing in fresh or brackish water; tropical Asia
--₁ is a kind of aquatic plant, water plant, hydrophyte, hydrophytic plant
--₁ is a member of genus Cryptocoryne

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Cryptocoryne

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A genus of aquatic plants belonging to the family Araceae, commonly known as water trumpets.

Usage:

The cryptocoryne species are frequently used as decorative plants in aquariums.
The cryptocoryne leaves provide hiding places for small fish and shrimp.

Sample sentences:

I bought a beautiful cryptocoryne species to enhance the look of my aquarium.
The cryptocoryne in my tank has started producing new leaves.