bulrush
/'bulrʌʃ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall rush or reed-like plant: A bulrush is a type of tall, slender plant that grows in wet, marshy areas. It typically has soft, erect or arching stems.
- A tall marsh plant with distinctive seed heads: Specifically, it refers to plants (often in the genus Typha or Schoenoplectus) with long, flat leaves and cylindrical, brown seed heads that release downy seeds when mature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The pond's edge was fringed with tall bulrushes.
- We used dried bulrush stems for weaving small baskets.
Advanced Usage
- Ecological role: Bulrushes are often described as important plants for wetland ecosystems, providing habitat for wildlife.
- The bulrush stands help stabilize the shoreline and filter the water.
- Historical/Cultural use: Bulrushes are noted for their traditional uses in crafts and construction.
- Ancient Egyptians used bulrush papyrus to make writing material.
Variants and Related Words
- Cattail: A common type of bulrush (genus ) known for its characteristic brown, sausage-shaped seed head.
- Reedmace: Another name for the cattail type of bulrush.
- Rush: A more general term for grass-like plants growing in wet places, which includes bulrushes.
Synonyms
- Reed
- Cattail (for specific types)
- Marsh plant
Related Phrases
- "Bulrush basket": A basket woven from the stems or leaves of the bulrush plant.
- "Among the bulrushes": A phrase evocative of marshy landscapes, famously used in the biblical story of Moses being found in the bulrushes.
Related Idioms
- "To hide in the bulrushes": Based on the biblical story, this idiom can imply being hidden away or sheltered in an obscure place.
- The fugitive hid in the bulrushes along the riverbank.
Noun
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tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
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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
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