sedge

Meanings

• noun

  A type of grass or plant, often found in wetlands and along the edges of bodies of water.

  - "The sedge along the riverbank was tall and lush."
  - "Sedges are important plants in wetland ecosystems."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /sɛd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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3. /sɛd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sedge
edges , hedges , ledges

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Variants

List of all variants of sedge that leads to same result
sedge , sedges , sedgier , sedgiest , sedgy , siege

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Etymology

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Old English 'segge' or 'seggege', derived from Proto-Germanic 'segjo' meaning 'swampy place'.

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Trivia

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1. Sedges are monocotyledonous plants, meaning they have one seed leaf.

2. There are over 6,000 species of sedge worldwide.

3. Sedges are important in preventing erosion in wetland areas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rush: Both sedge and rush are types of wetland plants, but they are distinct from each other. Sedge has triangular stems and rhizomes, while rush has round stems.

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Culture

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In ancient times, sedge was used for thatching roofs and making baskets. In literature, sedge is mentioned in various works, including 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "sedge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wetland area with tall, lush sedge growing along the edges of a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sedge' with wetlands and bodies of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Swampy Grass' to help remember the meaning of 'sedge'.

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