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natant
/ˈneɪt(ə)nt/
adjective
literary, technical
Swimming or floating.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from Latin natant- ‘swimming’, from the verb natare.
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The waterlilies of North America have natant leaves which provide a perch for small frogs and frequent dragonfly visitors.
