adj
Meaning 1
Abounding in rushes.
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rushy
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adj
Meaning 2
Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.
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adj
Meaning 3
Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
abounding in rushes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a rushy marsh
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History
Etymology
From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) + -y.
From rush (“a hurry”) + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian ruusich (“fast; quick; rushy”).