WATER-WORT, noun A plant of the genus Elatine.

WATER, verb transitive wauter.

1. To irrigate; to overflow with water, or to wet with water; as, to water land. Showers water the earth.

2. To supply with water. The hilly lands of New England are remarkably well watered with rivers and rivulets.

3. To supply with water for drink; as, to water cattle and horses.

4. To diversify; to wet and calendar; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to water silk.

WATER, verb intransitive wauter.

1. To shed water or liquid matter. His eyes began to water.

2. To get or take in water. The ship put into port to water.

The mouth waters, a phrase denoting that person has a longing desire.