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knotgrass

Syllabification: (knot·grass)
Pronunciation: /ˈnätˌgras/
Definition of knotgrass

noun

  • a common Eurasian plant of the dock family, with jointed creeping stems and small pink flowers. It is a serious weed in some areas.
    • Genus Polygonum, family Polygonaceae: several species, in particular P. aviculare
  • any of a number of other plants, especially grasses, with jointed stems.

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