Phrase guide

sand sedge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A species of sedge (Carex arenaria).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

European maritime sedge naturalized along Atlantic coast of United States; rootstock has properties of sarsaparilla

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sand reed, Carex arenaria

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sedge

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hietikkosara — Carex arenaria
  • Polish: turzyca piaskowa — Carex arenaria
  • Russian: осо́ка песча́ная (osóka pesčánaja) — Carex arenaria