elephant grass

noun

Meaning

Pennisetum purpureum, a perennial tropical grass native to Africa.
Miscanthus spp. (silvergrasses), including Miscanthus sinensis (eulalia) and Miscanthus fuscus
Saccharum ravennae (ravennagrass, ekra)

Etymology / origin

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Related words

napiergrass(English)uganda grass(English)napier grass(English)zinyamunga(English)canegrass(English)needlegrass(English)finger grass(English)pampas grass(English)

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