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tule

tule

1 9.9
Dried stalks of a marsh grass used to make mats and boats
  • noun
  • /tuːl/
  • US
: tule
  • Many Native Americans used tule to make baskets.
  • tule reeds

Examples

  • Artisans skillfully weave tule into baskets and hats for local markets.

  • Traditional houses in the region often use tule for roofing and insulation.

  • The villagers braided dried tule into strong mats to cover the boat.

  • The artisan crafted a beautiful mat from tule.

  • Many Native American tribes have a rich tradition of crafting baskets from tule reeds, showcasing their artistic skills.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful tule boat that demonstrated the ancient techniques of indigenous peoples.

  • Artisans often weave mats using tule, a material well-suited for creating durable and functional items.

Compounds

Tule tree
1 9.8

A very large old tree in Santa María del Tule, Mexico

Santa Maria del Tule
8.6

A town near Oaxaca in southern Mexico known for a very large, very old tree

Surface Forms

tule singular
tules plural

Etymology

Tule comes from the Nahuatl word tólin, meaning 'reeds', and native people used the dried stems for mats, baskets, and boats, which is why tule can also mean the dried stalks used for weaving.