sedgiest

Variant of sedge

sedge definition

sedge (sej)

noun

any of the plants of the sedge family often found on wet ground or in water, having usually triangular, solid stems, three rows of narrow, pointed leaves, and minute flowers borne in spikelets

Etymology: ME segge < OE secg, akin to sagu, saw: from the shape of the leaves

adjective

designating a family (Cyperaceae, order Cyperales) of grasslike, monocotyledonous plants, including papyrus

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