Defn: A very acrid herb (Ranunculus sceleratus) growing in ditches and wet places; — called also cursed crowfoot.
WATER CELL
Wa"ter cell`.
Defn: A cell containing water; specifically (Zoöl.), one of the cells or chambers in which water is stored up in the stomach of a camel.
WATER CEMENT
Wa"ter ce*ment".
Defn: Hydraulic cement.
WATER CHESTNUT
Wa"ter chest"nut. (Bot.)
Defn: The fruit of Trapa natans and Trapa bicornis, Old World water plants bearing edible nutlike fruits armed with several hard and sharp points; also, the plant itself; — called also water caltrop.
WATER CHEVROTAIN
Wa"ter chev`ro*tain". (Zoöl.)
Defn: A large West African chevrotain (Hyæmoschus aquaticus). It has a larger body and shorter legs than the other allied species. Called also water deerlet.
WATER CHICKEN
Wa"ter chick"en. (Zoöl.)