uva grass

noun

ˈüvə-

: an ornamental tropical American grass (Gynerium sagittatum) reaching a height of 30 feet or more and having huge pale tan or cream-colored panicles resembling plumes

called also cana brava

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Tupi ubá, uibá

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