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equisetum

noun
eq·​ui·​se·​tum | \ ˌe-kwə-ˈsē-təm How to pronounce equisetum (audio) \
plural equisetums or equiseta\ ˌe-​kwə-​ˈsē-​tə How to pronounce equiseta (audio) \

Definition of equisetum

: horsetail

Examples of equisetum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Not only do equisetum spread by underground roots, but also by above ground spores. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s been a cool spring, but don’t be fooled. Now is the time to put plants in the ground.," 31 May 2018 These tools are great for cutting down equisetum, grasses and weeds along buildings, swings, fences, under shrubs and around trees. — Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, "Don’t plant mayday trees. Don’t even let your existing ones remain.," 23 June 2017

First Known Use of equisetum

1761, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for equisetum

New Latin, from Latin equisaetum horsetail plant, from equus horse + saeta bristle

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