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Bulrush Definition & Meaning

bulrush
noun
  1. 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
  2. tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

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What does bulrush mean?
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 tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
What part of speech is bulrush?
Bulrush is a noun.
How many definitions does bulrush have?
Bulrush has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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