reed
nounmasculine/ˈʒũku/low
jun·co
Definition
1. A herbaceous plant of the sedge family, with flexible, cylindrical stems, growing in marshy places. 2. A traditional Chinese or Southeast Asian sailing vessel with matting sails.
The riverbanks are covered with reeds swaying in the wind.
Local fishermen still use junks to navigate the shallow waters.
Common collocations
reed plantChinese junkreed basket
Etymology
Do malaio 'jong', através do português antigo.