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floss

nounnature

grass-like wetland plant; common rush

A grass‑like wetland plant — the common rush (Juncus effusus) found on damp ground.

Example in use

Da marsh's aw fu o' floss.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FLOSS/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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