noun

bulrush

Bulrush (noun) means a plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus).

noun

A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus).

Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus Typha.

Sedges in the genera Bolboschoenus or Schoenoplectus (formerly considered Scirpus), having clusters of spikelets.

Any of various reed-like plants growing near water, especially Typha domingensis and Typha orientalis; cumbungi, wonga.

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Etymology

From Middle English bulrish, perhaps from bule (“bull”) (in the sense of "large") + rish (“rush”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bulrush?

"bulrush" (noun) means a plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus).

What are the different meanings of bulrush?

"bulrush" has 3 main meanings: 1. A plant referred to in the story of Moses as growing along the banks of the Nile, which is believed to be the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus); 2. Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus Typha; 3. Sedges in the genera Bolboschoenus or Schoenoplectus (formerly considered Scirpus), having clusters of spikelets.