reed mace

reed·mace

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Broader terms

cattail

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Grammar

noun
singular	reed mace
plural	reed-maces, reed maces

Nearby words

reedmace reedy reed bunting reed canary grass reed grass reed meadow grass reed organ reed pipe reed rhapis reed section

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