scouring rush
any of certain horsetails, especially Equisetum hyemale, used for scouring and polishing.
Origin of scouring rush
1- Also called Dutch rush.
Words Nearby scouring rush
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How to use scouring rush in a sentence
And the one boy would climb trees and get spruce gum for her, while she would seek scouring rush for him.
Lisbeth Longfrock | Hans AanrudWell, Little Mitchells tail reminded his lady of the scouring rush.
Little Mitchell | Margaret W. MorleyDo you remember how the little scouring rush that grows in swampy places looks?
Little Mitchell | Margaret W. Morley
British Dictionary definitions for scouring rush
any of several horsetails, esp Equisetum hyemale, that have rough-ridged stems and were formerly used for scouring and polishing
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