Defn: A species of large tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) growing in swamps in the southern of the United States. See Ogeechee lime.
WATER TURKEY
Wa"ter tur"key. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The American snakebird. See Snakebird.
WATER TU TUYERE
Wa"ter tu tu`yère".
Defn: A tuyère kept cool by water circulating within a casing. It is used for hot blast.
WATER TU TWIST
Wa"ter tu twist`.
Defn: Yarn made by the throstle, or water frame.
WATER VINE
Wa"ter vine`. (Bot.)
Defn: Any plant of the genus Phytocrene, climbing shrubs of Asia and Africa, the stems of which are singularly porous, and when cut stream with a limpid potable juice.
WATER VIOLET
Wa"ter vi"o*let. (Bot.)