scouring rush
scouring rush · scouring rushes
Any of certain horsetails, especially rough horsetail, formerly used for scouring and…Any of certain horsetails, especially rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale), formerly used for scouring and polishing.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of certain horsetails, especially rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale), formerly used for scouring and polishing.
evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils
Forms
plural: scouring rushes| Singular | scouring rush |
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regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils:rough horsetailEquisetum hyemaleEquisetum hyemale robustumEquisetum robustum