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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cattail

/kætˈteɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does cattail mean?

noun

A tall, aquatic plant with a long, thin stem and a brown, cylindrical flower spike, often found in wetlands and used for food, medicine, and crafts.

Example

"The hiker used the cattail as a makeshift walking stick to cross the marshy terrain."

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