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reedmace

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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Origin

From reed + mace.

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