water can

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see water, can.

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Meanings

nounwater can (plural water cans)

plural water cans

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see water, can.
  2. Any of several species of Nuphar; the yellow frog lily; so called from the shape of the seed vessel.
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APA

water can. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20can

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“water can.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20can. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “water can,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20can.

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