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Definition of typha
typha
/ˈtaɪ.fə/
ty · pha
Plural:typhas
typha Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various tall, reedy wetland plants of the genus Typha, characterized by long, strap-like leaves and a dense, brown, cylindrical flowering spike.
Example
"The edges of the shallow marsh were completely overgrown with typha, providing excellent cover for nesting waterfowl."
Synonyms
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While 'typha' is the precise botanical genus name, in everyday language these wetland plants are more commonly referred to as cattails in North America, and bulrushes or reedmaces in the UK and Australia.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'typha', derived from Ancient Greek 'tuphē', meaning 'cattail' or 'bulrush'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typha