midollino — meaning in English

English meaning

• pith noun The soft, spongy tissue found in the middle of plant stems and roots.
• rush verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.

Senses

midollino is used for these senses in English:

• pith The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
• rush The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

pith — full definition

1. noun The soft, spongy tissue found in the middle of plant stems and roots.
2. noun The white, spongy layer just under the peel of a citrus fruit.
3. noun Used to introduce meanings that relate to people and animals rather than plants.
4. noun Soft tissue found inside the body of a person or animal, such as the core of a horn or a feather shaft.

rush — full definition

1. verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.
2. noun A sudden burst of activity, movement, or feeling.
3. noun A tall, grass-like marsh plant with hollow stems, used for weaving mats and baskets.

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