grand roseau

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Noun

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grand roseau m (plural grands roseaux)

  1. giant cane, giant reed (Arundo donax)
    Synonyms: canne de Provence, cannevelle, quenouille
    • 1946, “La Mer”, Charles Trenet (lyrics), Charles Trenet (music), performed by Charles Trenet:
      Voyez, près des étangs, / ces grands roseaux mouillés. / Voyez, ces oiseaux blancs / et ces maisons rouillées.
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