danthonia

/ (dænˈθəʊnɪə) /

noun

any of various grasses of the genus Danthonia, of N temperate regions and South America

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Word Origin for danthonia

named after E. Danthoine, French botanist

Words nearby danthonia

danseuse, dante, dante chair, dantean, dantesque, danthonia, danton, danton, georges, dantrolene, danu, danube
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