Etymology

phragmites

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Today it means: Any of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlands. Full definition →

Latin phragmītēs ← Ancient Greek φραγμίτης
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromφραγμίτης
  2. Latin · derived fromphragmītēs
  3. English todayphragmites

From Latin phragmītēs, from Ancient Greek φραγμίτης (phragmítēs).

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