nailrod
- noun
:
junco
- As the nailrod matures, its cylindrical seed heads burst open, releasing fluffy down into the air.
Examples
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The craftsman collected nailrod leaves to weave sturdy chair seats.
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You can find nailrod growing along the edges of the pond in early summer.
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As the nailrod matures, its seed head explodes and spreads fluffy down everywhere.
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The nailrod swayed gently in the breeze.
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Have you ever seen a nailrod in bloom?
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The craftsman harvested nailrod leaves to create strong and durable mats for his workshop.
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You can often find nailrod growing near the water's edge in marshy areas during the summer months.
Synonyms
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8.5
A tall marsh plant with a brown sausage-shaped seed head and long flat leaves used for making mats and seats
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7.1
A tall plant with long soft stems that grows in wet places like marshes or riverbanks
A tall marsh plant with long flat leaves and a brown seed head that releases fluffy down
A tall marsh plant with long brown seed heads and flat leaves used for weaving
A tall marsh plant with long flat leaves and long brown seed heads used for weaving mats and chair seats
A tall plant that grows in wet places with long leaves and brown seed heads used to make mats
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nailrod breaks into two simple parts, nail 'hard point' and rod 'long stick'. So, a helpful image is a tall marsh stem with a nail-like seed head and long flat leaves that people use for weaving mats and chair seats.