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speargrass

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪəgrɑːs/

Definition of speargrass

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1any of a number of grasses with hard pointed seed heads, some of which are sharp enough to harm livestock.
    • Heteropogon, Stipa, and other genera, family Gramineae
  • 2chiefly NZ any of a number of spiny or prickly plants, in particular the piripiri and the Spaniard.

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Definition of speargrass in the US English dictionary