reedy

reedy
reediness, n.
/ree"dee/, adj., reedier, reediest.
1. full of reeds: a reedy marsh.
2. consisting or made of a reed or reeds: a reedy pipe.
3. like a reed or reeds: reedy grass.
4. having a sound like that of a reed instrument.
[1350-1400; ME; see REED, -Y1]

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