English Dictionary: cattail | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for cattail | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cat-tail \Cat"-tail\, n. (Bot.) A tall rush or flag ({Typha latifolia}) growing in marshes, with long, flat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats, etc. See {Catkin}. Note: The {lesser cat-tail} is {Typha angustifolia}. |