emerse
Pronunciation: /ɪˈməːs/
Definition of emerse
adjective
Botany- denoting or characteristic of an aquatic plant reaching above the surface of the water: the emerse leaves when developed are heart-shapedContrasted with submerse.
Origin:
late 17th century (as emersed): from Latin emersus 'arisen', past participle of emergere (see emerge)