beargrass en · NOUN
Etymology
From bear + grass.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Xerophyllum tenax, a grasslike perennial closely related to lilies, formerly used in basketweaving by the Native Americans.
- (countable, uncountable) A yucca plant, the silkgrass or Adam's needle (Yucca spp., Nolina spp.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beargrasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
soap grass (Xerophyllum tenax) · Indian basket grass (Xerophyllum tenax) · quip-quip (Xerophyllum tenax) · squaw grass (Xerophyllum tenax)