reed mace
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(noun) tall marsh plant with pokerlike 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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Synonyms: Typha latifolia, bullrush, bulrush, cat's-tail, nailrod, reedmace |
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Related Words: cattail |
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