bulrush
Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus .
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Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus .
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(biblical) A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus ().
Bulrush means: A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus ().. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
bulrush means: A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus ().. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(Americas) Sedges in the genera or (formerly considered ), having clusters of spikelets.
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