wapato en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɑpətoʊ/ (US)
Etymology
From Chinook Jargon wapato, from Wasco-Wishram, or a word from an unknown Algonquian language used by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Meanings
- (Canada, US) Broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), or its edible bulbous root.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wapatoo | alternative | lexicographic | |
| wappato | alternative | lexicographic | |
| wapatoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wapatos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
duck potato (arrowhead plant)