nenuphar UK /ˈnɛnjʊfɑː/US /ˈnɛnjəˌfɑɹ/ noun1 •A water lily, especially the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba) or the yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea).We'll try the «lunar waltz» while floats afar / Upon the liquid night — night's nenuphar. — 1920 formsnenuphars