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bulrush

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌlˌrʌʃ]

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Learn how to use bulrush in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “botany”

(noun) a type of large, tall plant that grows in wet places like marshes and along the edges of lakes or rivers. Bulrushes have thick stems and thin, long leaves. They help create homes for animals and keep the water clean.

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The bulrushes along the river bank provide shelter for many birds and small animals.

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There weren't any bulrushes growing in the dry area; it was too sandy for them.

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Do you know what a bulrush looks like in a wetland?

Context: “cultural”

(noun) a plant that is often mentioned in stories from ancient times. It can symbolize different meanings, like life or protection. In some cultures, bulrushes were used to make mats or for weaving.

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In the story, the baby was placed in a basket made of bulrushes and set afloat on the river.

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The legend didn't mention bulrushes at all; it focused more on the trees and flowers.

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What do bulrushes represent in ancient stories?

How to pronounce bulrush

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌlˌrʌʃ]

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