rushy

[ruhsh-ee]

adjective, rush·i·er, rush·i·est.

abounding with rushes or their stems.

covered or strewn with rushes.

consisting or made of rushes.

rushlike.

Origin of rushy

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rush², -y¹

Related formsrush·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for rushy

Historical Examples of rushy

"The bog-bane to the rushy curragh, say I, Nancy," said Pete.
The Manxman
Hall Caine
Just one glance, Rushy, but he sees it's your windows, and you're in for it.
A Widow's Tale and Other Stories
Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The nests of the Little Grebe may be found floating in every rushy pool.
Wild Spain (Espaa agreste)
Abel Chapman
They have often been seen on their backs on the roads of rushy Dedah, and many a fat steer have they left with me.
The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland
T. W. Rolleston
This arises from the turfy roots of the rushy tribe of plants, which, though killed by the draining, still occupy the ground.
Lachesis Lapponica
Carl von Linn

British Dictionary definitions for rushy

rushy

adjective rushier or rushiest

abounding in, covered with, or made of rushes

Derived Formsrushiness, noun

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