Meaning of bulrush in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbʊlˌrəʃ/

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  1. Noun

    bulrush

    Etymology

    late Middle English: probably from bull in the sense ‘large or coarse’, as in words such as bullfrog

    Definitions

    1. tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down

    Examples

    • « its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats »
    • « of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa »
  2. 2. tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

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