bulrush

bul·rush

noun \ˈbu̇l-ˌrəsh\

Definition of BULRUSH

: any of several large rushes or sedges growing in wetlands: as

a : any of a genus (Scirpus, especially S. lacustris) of annual or perennial sedges that bear solitary or much-clustered spikelets containing perfect flowers with a perianth of six bristles

b British : either of two cattails (Typha latifolia and T. angustifolia)

c : papyrus

Variants of BULRUSH

bul·rush also bull·rush \ˈbu̇l-ˌrəsh\

Origin of BULRUSH

Middle English bulrysche

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with BULRUSH

airbrush, broad-brush, bull rush, bum-rush, four-flush, gold rush, hairbrush, hush-hush, inrush, nailbrush, onrush, paintbrush, sagebrush, scrub brush, song thrush, straight flush, toothbrush, uprush, wood thrush

bulrush

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Any of the annual or perennial grasslike plants constituting the genus Scirpus, especially S. lacustris, in the sedge family, that bear solitary or much-clustered spikelets. Bulrushes grow in wet locations, including ponds, marshes, and lakes. Their stems are often used to weave strong mats, baskets, and chair seats. Bulrushes may act as a filter, absorbing poisonous metals and toxic microorganisms, thus helping to reduce water pollution. In Britain, the term bulrush refers to either of two cattails (Typha latifolia and T. angustifolia).