rushy

rushy
adjective
abounding in rushes
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a rushy marsh

Similar to: ↑wooded
Derivationally related forms: ↑rush

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\\ˈrəshē\ adjective (-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English resshy, russhy, from rish, resh, rush rush + -y — more at rush
1. : made of or resembling rushes
2. : abounding with rushes

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rushiness, n.
/rush"ee/, adj., rushier, rushiest.
1. abounding with rushes or their stems.
2. covered or strewn with rushes.
3. consisting or made of rushes.
4. rushlike.
[1350-1400; ME; see RUSH2, -Y1]

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rushˈy adjective
1. Rushlike
2. Full of or made of rushes
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Main Entry:rush

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Rushy
variant of Russie Obs.

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