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Definition of carex

carex

/ˈkɛərɛks/
ca · rex
Plural:carexes
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• noun

1

A large genus of grass-like perennial plants, commonly known as sedges, in the family Cyperaceae, typically growing in moist or marshy environments and distinguished by their solid, triangular stems.

Example

"The wetland restoration project involved planting hundreds of native carex plugs along the edges of the newly formed pond."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Carex is often confused with standard grasses, but is distinguished in botanical contexts by its solid, triangular stems—a trait summarized by the common mnemonic "sedges have edges."

• Nearby Words

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careworker
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carfare
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'carex', meaning 'reedgrass' or 'sedge', likely derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cut', in reference to the plant's sharp, cutting leaf margins.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carex
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