galleta grass

noun

galle·​ta grass
variants or less commonly galleta
gə(l)ˈy|etə How to pronounce galleta grass (audio)
gīˈ|,
|ātə
plural -s
: either of two perennial forage grasses (Hilaria rigida and H.jamesii) used for hay in southwestern U.S. and Mexico

Word History

Etymology

Spanish galleta hardtack, from French galette flat round cake of pastry, hardtack

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“Galleta grass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galleta%20grass. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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