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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Xerophyllum tenax, a grasslike perennial closely related to lilies, formerly used in basketweaving by the Native Americans. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A yucca plant, the silkgrass or Adam's needle (Yucca spp., Nolina spp.) countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

indian basket grassquip-quipsoap grasssquaw grass

Etymology

From bear + grass.

Related phrases

native american

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