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Aqua
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aqua | water |
| aquamarine | a transparent blue, blue-green, or green gem |
| aquaplane | a board on which a standing rider is towed behind a speeding motorboat |
| aquanaut | a scuba diver who lives and operates both inside and outside an underwater shelter for an extended period |
| aquarium | a container (tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept |
| aquatic | growing, living in or frequenting water |
| aquacade | a water spectacle that consists usually of swimming and diving exhibitions |
| Aquarius | a group of stars between Capricorn and Pisces |
| aquifer | a water-bearing layer of rocks and gravel capable of absorbing water |
| aquaculture | the cultivation of aquatic organisms (such as fish or shellfish) especially for food |
| aqueduct | a conduit for water; especially one for carrying a large quantity of flowing water |