1. (noun)cat's-tail, bullrush, bulrush, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace, Typha latifolia tallmarshplant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature sheddinglarge quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and NorthAfrica
2. (noun)bulrush, bullrush, common rush, soft rush, Juncus effusus tallrush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in NorthAmerica