Juncaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the rush family. It consists of 8 genera and about 464 known species of slow-growing, rhizomatous, herbaceous monocotyledonous plants that may superficially resemble grasses and sedges.

What does rushes mean in English?

1 : to move forward or act very quickly or in a way that shows eagerness or the need to hurry Police rushed to the scene. 2 : to perform in a short time or at high speed Don't rush your decision. 3 : to make (someone) act quickly Stop rushing me! 4 : to bring (someone) to a place quickly He was rushed to the hospital.

What does it mean when someone is Rush?

[transitive] rush somebody/something to try to attack or capture someone or something suddenly A group of prisoners rushed an officer and managed to break out. ... [transitive] rush somebody to give a lot of attention to a student because you want them to join your fraternity or sorority He is being rushed by Sigma Nu.