manila grass
noun
a compact, shade-tolerant, turf-forming grass, Zoysia matrella, of southeastern Asia, having stiff leaves and flowering spikelets.
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Origin of manila grass
First recorded in 1840–50
Words nearby manila grass
manifolder, maniform, manikin, Manila, Manila Bay, manila grass, Manila hemp, Manila paper, Manila rope, manilla, manille
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