ˈkanˌdäk noun
( -s )
Etymology: can (III) + dock (plant); from its docklike leaves and flagon-shaped capsules
: any of several water lilies: as
a. : a yellow-flowered European water lily ( Nuphar luteum )
b. : the common white-flowered European water lily ( Nymphaea alba )
c. : spatterdock 1
d. : water chinquapin