tules is a noun.
Definitionstules refer to a type of bulrush, or a tall wetland plant with long, slender leaves and a brownish-black seed head.
PronunciationsUS: /ˈtuːliːz/
UK: /ˈtjuːliːz/
Origin and UsageThe word "tules" is derived from the Spanish word "tule," which refers to the same type of plant. Tules are commonly found in wetlands in the western United States, particularly in California. The indigenous people of California used tules for a variety of purposes, including making baskets, boats, and shelters.
Synonymsbulrush, cattail, reed mace
Related Wordsblues, rules, pulse, tulle, tulip
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