na iant (1 as y)

[Fr.] Her.: The same as NAYANT (q. v.). nai -ăs, na-jas, s. [NAIAD.] Bot.: The typical genus of the order Naiadaceae, It has submerged linear leaves, unisexual flowers, males membranous in spathes with one stamen and a four-celled anther; females naked. Fruit a small drupe, with one seed. Eight are known. na-Ick, s. [ΝΑΙΚ.]