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Definition of Equisetum

1. Noun. Horsetails; coextensive with the family Equisetaceae.

Definition of Equisetum

1. n. A genus of vascular, cryptogamic, herbaceous plants; -- also called horsetails.

Definition of Equisetum

1. Noun. The horsetail (plant of genus ''Equisetum'') ¹

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Definition of Equisetum

1. a rushlike plant [n -TA or -TUMS]

Medical Definition of Equisetum

1. Origin: L, the horsetail, fr. Equus horse + seta a thick, stiff hair, bristle. A genus of vascular, cryptogamic, herbaceous plants; also called horsetails. The Equiseta have hollow jointed stems and no true leaves. The cuticle often contains siliceous granules, so that one species (E. Hyemale) is used for scouring and polishing, under the name of Dutch rush or scouring rush. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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