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cattail Definition

cat·tail (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

cattail Usage Examples

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  • reduce: Management activities reduced cattail, but improved habitat for aquatic birds.