Horsetail Definition & Meaning

horsetail
noun
  1. perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America

"Horsetail" in song lyrics

See how horsetail is used in real songs:

  • "natural way to kill horsetail"
    AOL — AOL
  • "silica horsetail"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "horsetail"

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