horsetail
1 synonym for horsetail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A simple plant with hollow stems that reproduces by spores rather than seeds.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
scouring rush
How to use horsetail
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
field horsetail
horsetail plant
patch of horsetail
horsetail stems
In the plant sense it is a general term, used by gardeners and botanists alike.
Etymology
It comes from Middle English horsetaile, which was made up of horse and tail.
Full origin of horsetail →Frequently asked questions
What is a horsetail plant?
It is a simple vascular plant with hollow stems that produces spores. Horsetails belong to the order Equisetales.
Is horsetail one word or two?
It is normally written as one word, though horse tail is recorded as an alternative form.
What is the botanical name for horsetail?
The plants are grouped in the genus Equisetum.
