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rush2  audio  (rsh) KEY 

NOUN:
    1. Any of various stiff marsh plants of the genus Juncus, having pliant hollow or pithy stems and small flowers with scalelike perianths.
    2. Any of various similar, usually aquatic plants.
  1. The stem of one of these plants, used in making baskets, mats, and chair seats.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English rysc


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