bulrush
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
- definition tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America