RUSHY

rushy

(adjective) abounding in rushes; “a rushy marsh”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

rushy (comparative rushier, )

(of a marsh etc) abounding in rushes

having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike

Synonyms

• juncaceous

• juncous

Etymology 2

Adjective

rushy (comparative more rushy, superlative most rushy)

Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced

Synonyms

• frenzied

Source: Wiktionary


Rush"y, a.

1. Abounding with rushes.

2. Made of rushes. Me rushy couch and frugal fare. Goldsmith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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