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Definition of Reedmace
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Bullrush, Bulrush, Cat's-tail, Nailrod, Reed Mace, Typha Latifolia
Generic synonyms: Cattail
Generic synonyms: Cattail
Definition of Reedmace
1. n. The cat-tail.
Definition of Reedmace
1. cat's-tail (Typha) [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reedmace
Literary usage of Reedmace
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report and Transactions (1894)
"Chestnut. Dwarf willow. Common willow; lamb's tail. Birch; lady of the woods.
THE WATER-PLANTAIN FAMILY. Great water-plantain. THE reedmace FAMILY. ..."
2. Publications by English Dialect Society (1881)
"It is called in englishe cattes tayle, or a reedmace, in Duche Narren Kolb, or
Mosz Kolb. Verbascum. Verbascum is called in greke ..."
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