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单词 giant reed
释义

giant reed

noun

: a tall perennial grass (Arundo donax) native to Mediterranean regions that has woody stems used especially in making baskets, shelters, and reeds for woodwind instruments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The saltwater intrusion into marshes will knock back noxious plants such as cattail and giant reed, creating open water (and) allowing for vegetation of higher quality to grow in its absence. Gary Garth, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2017 One of the biggest culprits is the invasive weed known as arundo donax, or the giant reed, which clogs the river when water begins to flow. Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 Oct. 2017 Cane Hundreds of thousands of acres in the southern U.S., from Florida to California, are infested with an exotic plant known as carrizo cane, or giant reed. Brian Barth, Smithsonian, 3 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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