adj.
Pronunciation: ' r ē -d ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: reed · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 : abounding in or covered with reeds
2 : made of or resembling reeds especially : SLENDER , FRAIL
3 : having the tone quality of a reed instrument
– reed · i · ness \ -n ə s \ noun