megass

or me·gasse

[ muh-gas, -gahs ]

noun

1. bagasse.

megass

/ məˈɡæs /

noun

1. See bagasse
   another name for bagasse

Word History and Origins

Origin of megass¹

First recorded in 1840–50; unexplained variant

Word History and Origins

Origin of megass¹

C19: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Others, chiefly the old men and women, were tearing the megass apart, and strewing it on the ground to dry.

From Project Gutenberg

Fresh megass is at present better suited for fattening animals than for fuel under the sugar pans.

From Project Gutenberg