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cattail
(kat′tāl′)
noun
any of a genus (Typha) of the cattail family with reedlike leaves and long, brown, fuzzy, cylindrical flower spikes; esp., either of two species (T. latifolia and T. angustifolia) whose long, flat leaves are used in making baskets and matting
adjective
designating a family (Typhaceae, order Typhales) of monocotyledonous, tall marsh plants
See cattail in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Any of various perennial herbs of the genus Typha, widespread in marshy places and having long straplike leaves and a dense cylindrical cluster of minute flowers and fruits. Also called reed mace.
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