English noun: reed mace | |||
1. | reed mace (plant) tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa | ||
Synonyms | bullrush, bulrush, cat's-tail, nailrod, reedmace, Typha latifolia | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cattail | ||