spear grass

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noun

any of various grasses, as a meadow grass or a bent grass, having lance-shaped leaves or floral spikes.

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Origin of spear grass

First recorded in 1540–50

Words nearby spear grass

spean, spear, spear carrier, spearfish, spearfisherman, spear grass, spear gun, spearhead, spearheaded, spear-head spoon, spearing

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How to use spear grass in a sentence

Amongst the ranges we found kangaroo grass as high as our shoulders, and on the plains the spear grass up to our knees.
Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia|William John Wills
The dew was heavy, even on the rough salt spear-grass which fringed the sand above the cove.
Pharais and The Mountain Lovers|Fiona Macleod
During our stay the island was fired, in order to remove the "spear-grass," which is so destructive to cattle.
Cruise of the 'Alert'|R. W. Coppinger
It was the stalks, above the upper joint, of spear-grass and redtop grass growing so profusely in Weathersfield.
Home Life in Colonial Days|Alice Morse Earle

The earth elves were on foot, in green suits, with acorn cups for helmets and spear grass for lances.
Lulu's Library, Volume II|Louisa M. Alcott

British Dictionary definitions for spear grass

spear grass

noun NZ

another name for wild Spaniard

any of various native Australian grasses, esp of the genera Stipa or Heteropogon, with sharp-pointed seeds

any of various grasses with sharp stiff blades or seeds

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