sedge
/sɛdʒ/
noun
- A grass-like plant that grows in wet places like marshes, ponds, and riverbanks, with solid stems and small flowers.
- The pond was surrounded by tall sedge that rustled in the wind.
- Sedge is often used in traditional basket weaving because of its strong fibers.
- Hikers had to push through thick sedge to reach the water's edge.
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