noun
sedge
Sedge (noun) means any plant of the family Cyperaceae.
noun
1
Any plant of the family Cyperaceae.
2
Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedges; perennial herbs with triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grass-like leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib.
3
Any of various other plants resembling true sedges, such as Gentiana rubricaulis and Andropogon virginicus.
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What is the meaning of sedge?
"sedge" (noun) means any plant of the family Cyperaceae.
What are the different meanings of sedge?
"sedge" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any plant of the family Cyperaceae; 2. Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedges; perennial herbs with triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grass-like leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib; 3. Any of various other plants resembling true sedges, such as Gentiana rubricaulis and Andropogon virginicus.