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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgiunco
Pronunciation / Transliteration: joo-n-ko
"Il giunco cresce lungo le rive dei fiumi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tall, reed-like plant of the genus Typha, typically found in wetlands, characterized by its long, cylindrical flower spikes.
"The cattail swayed gently in the breeze along the pond's edge." - 2
Any of several species of Typha, often used in traditional crafts and as a food source.
"Native Americans utilized cattails for food and weaving materials."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cattail' originates from the Middle English 'catte' meaning 'cat' and 'tail', referring to the plant's long, slender flower spikes that resemble a cat's tail. The word has been used since the 16th century to describe various species of the genus Typha, commonly found in wetlands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cattail" is said worldwide
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typha
Transliteration: tee-fah
"Le typha pousse souvent le long des rivières."
Schwimmendes Rohr
Transliteration: shvimmendes rohr
"Das schwimmende Rohr ist ein typischer Anblick in Feuchtgebieten."
giunco
Transliteration: joo-n-ko
"Il giunco cresce lungo le rive dei fiumi."
cola de gato
Transliteration: koh-lah deh gah-toh
"La cola de gato es común en los humedales."
cataí
Transliteration: kah-tah-ee
"O cataí cresce em áreas alagadas."
कटैल
Transliteration: katail
"कटैल जलाशयों के किनारे उगता है।"
香蒲
Transliteration: xiāng pú
"香蒲常见于湿地。"
부들
Transliteration: budeul
"부들은 습기 있는 지역에서 자주 발견됩니다."
ガマ
Transliteration: gama
"ガマは湿地帯でよく見られます。"
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