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Aqua (water)

Aqua

Latin aqua: water.

The colour aqua is a light blue-green, like clear water.

Aquarium

A tank or building where fish and sea animals are kept.

Joseph fed the goldfish in the class aquarium.

Aquatic

Living or happening in water.

Lotus and water lilies are aquatic plants.

Remember: Aqua = Latin water; hydr = Greek water. Spelling trap: aqueduct (a bridge carrying water) has an e, not aquaduct.

Short lessonRootsMany English words are built on old Latin or Greek roots that carry a core meaning.

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