Broomsedge

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any species of grass in the genus Andropogon, especially Andropogon virginicus, broomsedge bluestem. uncountable
  2. 2
    Certain true sedges:; Carex scoparia (broom sedge). uncountable
  3. 3
    Certain true sedges:; Carex tribuloides (blunt broom sedge, broom sedge). uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
broomstraw

Etymology

From broom + sedge.

Related phrases

andropogon virginicusbroom sedge

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