sedge
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noun \ˈsej\Definition of SEDGE
: any of a family (Cyperaceae, the sedge family) of usually tufted monocotyledonous marsh plants differing from the related grasses in having achenes and solid stems; especially : any of a cosmopolitan genus (Carex)
— sedgy \ˈse-jē\ adjective
See Origin of SEDGE
Middle English segge, from Old English secg; akin to Middle High German segge sedge, Old English sagu saw — more at saw
First Known Use: before 12th century
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