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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of certain species of invasive perennial sedge, of the genus Cyperus, that have edible, nutlike tubers. US
2. 2
   a widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

nutgrassnutgrasscyperus rotundusnut grassnut sedge

Etymology

From nut + sedge.

Related phrases

false nutsedgepurple nutsedgeyellow nutsedge

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