scouring rush
noun
any of certain horsetails, especially Equisetum hyemale, used for scouring and polishing.
Also called
Dutch rush.
Origin of scouring rush
First recorded in 1810–20
Words nearby scouring rush
scoundrelly,
scour,
scourer,
scourge,
scouring pad,
scouring rush,
scourings,
scouse,
scout,
scout car,
scout leader
British Dictionary definitions for scouring rush
scouring rush
noun
any of several horsetails, esp Equisetum hyemale, that have rough-ridged stems and were formerly used for scouring and polishing