ˈwater-ˌsoldier
An aquatic plant, Stratiotes aloides (N.O. Hydrocharideæ), found in the E. of England; it has long sword-like leaves, and flowers resembling plumes of white feathers. Also freshwater soldier.
| 17.. Miller Gard. Dict. (1759), Stratiotes Aloides, Water Soldier. 1889 Geddes & Thomson Evol. Sex 49 The water-soldier..bears only female flowers north of 52° lat., and from 50° southwards only male ones. |