water-nut

Dhimars of Chhindwara grow _singara_ or water-nut in tanks, and at their weddings a crocodile must be killed and eaten.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell

The Dhimar brings some water-nut, the Kachhi or market-gardener some chillies, the Barai betel-leaf, the Teli oil and tobacco, the Kalar liquor (if he drinks it), the

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894

The gold ornament called _kantha_ worn on the neck has carvings of the flowers of the _singara_ or water-nut This is a holy plant, the eating of which on fast-days gives purity.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894

On searching it, the botanist discovered several edible kinds of plants; among others the curious _Trapa bicornis_, or horned water-nut -- known among the natives of the Himalayan countries by the name _Singara_, and much used by them as an article of wholesome food.

The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" Mayne Reid 1850

(fishermen and watermen) are the Singaria, who cultivate the _singara_ or water-nut in tanks, the Tankiwalas or sharpeners of grindstones, the Jhingars or prawn-catchers, the Bansias and Saraias or anglers

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894