woodrush

/ˈwʊdrʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A perennial Eurasian herb of the sedge family, having flat, linear leaves and clusters of small white flowers.

“The field was covered in a lush carpet of woodrushes, swaying gently in the breeze.”

2. noun

A type of grass or sedge that is found in damp or wet places.

“The woodrush that grows near the lake shore is an indicator of the area’s unique ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • rush
  • sedge

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • tree