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Etymology
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From
nut
+
sedge
.
Noun
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nutsedge
(
plural
nutsedges
)
(
US
)
Any of certain species of
invasive
perennial
sedge
, of the genus
Cyperus
, that have edible, nutlike
tubers
.
Synonyms
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nutgrass
Derived terms
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false nutsedge
(
Cyperus strigosus
)
purple nutsedge
(
Cyperus rotundus
,
Cyperus esculentus
)
yellow nutsedge
(
Cyperus esculentus
)
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