bulrush Meaning & Definition
/ˈbʊlɹʌʃ/
What Does Bulrush Mean?
Bulrush is a noun that 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). It is also used to mean Any of various tall, narrow-leaved plants growing near water, especially cattail or reedmace, in the genus Typha.
Quick Facts About Bulrush
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʊlɹʌʃ/ |
| Synonyms | bullrush, soft rush and reed mace |
| Plural | bulrushes |
Bulrush Definition (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.
Noun
- Any of several wetland plants, mostly in the family Cyperaceae (the sedges):
Synonyms of Bulrush
Bulrush synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bulrush (plural bulrushes)
Words That Rhyme With Bulrush
Origin of Bulrush
From Middle English bulrish, perhaps from bule (“bull”) (in the sense of "large") + rish (“rush”).
Quick Answers About Bulrush
What part of speech is bulrush?
Bulrush is a noun.
What is another word for bulrush?
Words with a similar meaning to bulrush include bullrush, soft rush and reed mace. See the full list of bulrush synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bulrush?
The plural of bulrush is bulrushes.