noun
bulrush
Bulrush (noun) means the plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
noun
1
The plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
2
A tall plant with narrow leaves that grows near water, such as the cattail.
3
A type of sedge with clusters of small spike-like flower heads, found growing near water.
4
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."
— Bruce Pascoe, Dark Emu (2018)
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English bulrish, perhaps from bule ("bull", in the sense of "large") plus rish ("rush").
Synonyms
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reedmace
bullrush
nailrod
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bulrush?
"bulrush" (noun) means the plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant.
What is another word for bulrush?
Other words for "bulrush" include reedmace, bullrush, nailrod.
What are the different meanings of bulrush?
"bulrush" has 3 main meanings: 1. The plant said in the story of Moses to grow on the banks of the Nile, thought to be the papyrus plant; 2. A tall plant with narrow leaves that grows near water, such as the cattail; 3. A type of sedge with clusters of small spike-like flower heads, found growing near water.
