nutsedge

nut·sedge

or nut sedge  (nŭt′sĕj′)

n.

Either of two sedges (Cyperus esculentus or C. rotundus) having nutlike tubers, often occurring as weeds in agricultural fields, gardens, and lawns.

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[From the shape of the tubers.]

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nutsedge - a widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers Cyperus rotundus, nut grass, nut sedge, nutgrass sedge - grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers Cyperus, genus Cyperus - type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions

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