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rushy en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) + -y.
Meanings
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(of a marsh etc) Abounding in rushes.
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Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.
Forms
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
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Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
Forms
Synonyms
frenzied