juncus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes

Etymology

From the genus name. Doublet of junco and junk.

Synonyms

genus Juncus

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