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Cattail Definition & Meaning

cattail
noun
  1. tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes

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  • "paiute recipe cattail"
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Frequently asked questions

What does cattail mean?
tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
What part of speech is cattail?
Cattail is a noun.

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