HyperDic: cat[s-tail

English > 1 sense of the word cat's-tail:
NOUNplantcat's-tail, bullrush, bulrush, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace, Typha latifoliatall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down
English > cat's-tail: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningtall 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.
Synonymsbullrush, bulrush, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace, Typha latifolia
Broadercattailtall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves
Spanishanea, enea, espadaña, nailrod
Catalanboga de fulla ampla, espadanya, nailrod

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