reedy

adjective \ˈrē-dē\

: full of or covered with reeds

: having a weak, high-pitched sound

: long and thin

reed·i·erreed·i·est

Full Definition of REEDY

: abounding in or covered with reeds

: made of or resembling reeds; especially : slender, frail

: having the tone quality of a reed instrument

— reed·i·ness \-nəs\ noun

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14th century

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