What is another word for lily pad?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪli pˈad] (IPA) 
The word "lily pad" typically refers to a floating green leaf of a water lily. However, there are many other synonyms for this aquatic plant's leaf, depending on the cultural, regional, or scientific context. Some of the most common synonyms include lily leaf, water shield, pondweed, floating heart, and duckweed. In some parts of the world, such as Australia, New Zealand, or Indonesia, people use different names for lily pads, such as water lilies, lotus, kahikatea, or teratai. Some of these synonyms also have cultural or spiritual associations, as in the Hindu and Buddhist tradition, where the lotus flower represents purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.
