CATTAIL


Meaning of CATTAIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkat-ˌtāl ]

noun

Date: 1548

: any of a genus ( Typha of the family Typhaceae, the cattail family) of tall reedy marsh plants with brown furry fruiting spikes ; especially : a plant ( Typha latifolia ) with long flat leaves used especially for making mats and chair seats

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