What does "cat's-tail" mean?

tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa

What is a synonym for "cat's-tail"?

Common synonyms include: bullrush, bulrush, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace, typha latifolia.

Cat's-tail

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tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa wordnet

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bullrush bulrush nailrod reed mace reedmace typha latifolia

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