Water lily is the common name for an aquatic plant belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family, characterized by its large flowers that float on the surface of water, usually in lakes, ponds, and other still bodies of water. The word "water lily" comes from the Latin "nymphaea" , which in turn comes from the Greek "nymphaios" , meaning "of the nymphs" (minor goddesses associated with fountains, rivers, and lakes in Greek mythology).
