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rush2 noun (rushes) 1 bot a densely tufted annual or evergreen perennial plant, typically found in cold wet regions of the northern hemisphere, usually on moors or marshy ground. 2 a stalk or stalklike leaf of this plant, often used as a material for making baskets, covering floors, etc. 3 loosely any of various plants more or less similar to rush2 (sense 1). 4 colloq old use something of very little value or importance (especially not care or be worth a rush). rushy adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon risc.

rush2 noun (rushes) 1 bot a densely tufted annual or evergreen perennial plant, typically found in cold wet regions of the northern hemisphere, usually on moors or marshy ground. 2 a stalk or stalklike leaf of this plant, often used as a material for making baskets, covering floors, etc. 3 loosely any of various plants more or less similar to rush2 (sense 1). 4 colloq old use something of very little value or importance (especially not care or be worth a rush). rushy adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon risc.

rush2 noun (rushes) 1 bot a densely tufted annual or evergreen perennial plant, typically found in cold wet regions of the northern hemisphere, usually on moors or marshy ground. 2 a stalk or stalklike leaf of this plant, often used as a material for making baskets, covering floors, etc. 3 loosely any of various plants more or less similar to rush2 (sense 1). 4 colloq old use something of very little value or importance (especially not care or be worth a rush). rushy adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon risc.