English Explanatory Dictionary

threesquare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Several species of bulrush (biologically, sedges) with a triangular stem:
  2. Schoenoplectus americanus (American threesquare, Olney's bulrush, chairmaker's bulrush).
  3. Schoenoplectus pungens (common threesquare, sharp club-rush)

Pronunciation

/ˈθɹiːskwɛə(ɹ)/

Word forms

threesquare three-square

Etymology

From three-square, referring to a cross-section of the plant's stem appearing as an equilateral triangle.

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