Bullrush (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tall bullrush growing near the lake was home to many aquatic birds.
- A walk along the marshy edge revealed an abundance of bullrush, their feathery plumes swaying gently in the breeze.
- In North America, the bullrush is often used in floral arrangements due to its soft, velvety texture and striking appearance.
- As we navigated the kayak through the calm waters, the bullrush stems seemed to stretch out to us like giant fingers.
- In New Zealand, the bullrush has become an invasive species, outcompeting native plants and altering ecosystems.
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Meaning 2
Tall 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bullrush grew in dense clumps along the edge of the pond, its tall stems swaying gently in the breeze.
- After a few days of heavy rain, the bullrushes in the marsh had grown tall enough to hide the nesting birds.
- The craftswoman used the long flat leaves of the bullrush to weave a sturdy mat for the floor.
- In the autumn, the bullrush seed heads exploded, covering the landscape in a thick layer of downy fluff.
- A variety of bullrush with particularly pliable leaves was traditionally used for making chair seats in rural China.