Dutch rush


Origin of Dutch rush

1
First recorded in 1820–30

Words Nearby Dutch rush

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How to use Dutch rush in a sentence

  • The sheaths of the Dutch rush clasp the stem of the plant very closely.

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British Dictionary definitions for Dutch rush

Dutch rush

noun
  1. (sometimes not capital) a horsetail, Equisetum hyemale, whose siliceous stems have been used for polishing and scouring pots and pans: Also called: scouring rush

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