reedlike

adjective

reed·​like ˈrēd-ˌlīk How to pronounce reedlike (audio)
Synonyms of reedlikenext
: resembling a reed (as in slender form or upright growth) or that of a reed
a reedlike grass
a reedlike tone

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“Reedlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reedlike. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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