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rushy en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) + -y.

Meanings

  1. (of a marsh etc) Abounding in rushes.
  2. Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.

Forms

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rushier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
rushiest Degree=Sup lexicographic

Coordinates

sedgy · flaggy · reedy

Deriveds

rushiness · Rushy Green · Rushey Green

Synonyms

juncous · juncaceous

rushy en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From rush (“a hurry”) + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian ruusich (“fast; quick; rushy”).

Meanings

  1. Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced

Forms

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most rushy Degree=Sup lexicographic
more rushy Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

frenzied