horsetail

/ˈhɔrzˌteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Equisetum, especially the common horsetail, Equisetum arvense, having a jointed stem and feathery leaves.

“The forest was filled with tall horsetails, swaying gently in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • cane
  • rush

Antonyms

  • bloom
  • flower