bulrush in French
bulrush in French is jonc, scirpe — bulrush means the plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
bulrush in French
jonc
(AU) Any of various reed-like plants growing near water, especially Typha domingensis and Typha orientalis; cumbungi, wonga. [from 18th c.]
scirpe
(AU) Any of various reed-like plants growing near water, especially Typha domingensis and Typha orientalis; cumbungi, wonga. [from 18th c.]
What does "bulrush" mean?
- noun The plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
- noun A tall plant with narrow leaves that grows near water, such as the cattail.
- noun A type of sedge with clusters of small spike-like flower heads, found growing near water.
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noun A reed-like water plant of the Typha family, also called cumbungi.
"Explorers Eyre, Kreft, and George Moore all refer to the importance of bulrush starch in different parts of the continent."
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- Explorers Eyre, Kreft, and George Moore all refer to the importance of bulrush starch in different parts of the continent.
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What is "bulrush" in French?
"bulrush" in French is jonc, scirpe. bulrush means: The plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
Are there other ways to say "bulrush" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bulrush": jonc, scirpe.
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