grand roseau

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡʁɑ̃ ʁo.zo/

Noun

grand roseau m (plural grands roseaux)

1. giant cane, giant reed (Arundo donax)

   Synonyms: canne de Provence, cannevelle, quenouille

   • 1946, “La Mer”, Charles Trenet (lyrics), Charles Trenet (music), performed by Charles Trenet:

     Voyez, près des étangs, / ces grands roseaux mouillés. / Voyez, ces oiseaux blancs / et ces maisons rouillées.

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Further reading

• Arundo donax on the French Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^fr