Schilf — meaning in English

English meaning

• cane noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
• reed noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.

Senses

Schilf is used for these senses in English:

• common reed Phragmites australis, a monoculture reed grass.
• reed (countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

cane — full definition

1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
5. verb Informal: to heavily defeat or criticize someone.

reed — full definition

1. noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
2. noun A thin strip of cane or metal in certain musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound.

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