iuncus — meaning in English

English meaning

• reed noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
• rush verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.

Senses

iuncus is used for these senses in English:

• reed (countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
• rush The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

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.

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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