bulrush | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) 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 | |
Synonyms: | bullrush nailrod reed_mace reedmace Typha_latifolia cat's-tail | |
Related terms: | cattail | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America | |
Synonyms: | common_rush soft_rush Juncus_effusus bullrush | |
Related terms: | rush Juncus | |
Similar spelling: |
bullrush bullyrag |