| 释义 |
sedge
I. \ˈsej\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English segge, from Old English secg; akin to Middle High German segge sedge, Old English sagu, sage saw — more at saw
1.
a. : a plant of the family Cyperaceae and especially of the genus Carex
b. : sweet flag
c. : yellow iris
2.
a. : any of the caddis flies common along trout streams
b. : an artificial fly imitating a caddis fly
3. : a grayish brown that is lighter than chestnut, lighter and slightly redder than coconut, and redder and slightly lighter than new cocoa — called also beach tan, cashew nut, winter leaf
II.
variant of siege |