Holcus

noun

Hol·​cus

ˈhälkəs

: a genus of Old World grasses widely naturalized in America with velvety pubescence and deciduous spikelets see velvet grass

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, wall barley (Hordeum murinum), from Greek holkos wall barley, furrow

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!