threesquare

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English

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common threesquare (Schoenoplectus pungens)

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Etymology

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From three-square, referring to a cross-section of the plant's stem appearing as an equilateral triangle.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈθɹiːskwɛə(ɹ)/

Noun

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threesquare (uncountable)

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  1. Several species of bulrush (biologically, sedges) with a triangular stem:
    1. Schoenoplectus americanus (American threesquare, Olney's bulrush, chairmaker's bulrush).
      • 2018 March 14, Bryan MacKay, Paddle Maryland: A Guide to Rivers, Creeks, and Water Trails, JHU Press, →ISBN, page 38:
        In colonial days, threesquare was used to cane chair seats.
    2. Schoenoplectus pungens (common threesquare, sharp club-rush)

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