sacaton en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsækəˌtəʊn/
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish zacatón.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tufted perennial grass, Sporobolus airoides, grown in the southwestern United States and Mexico and used for hay and pasture in dry alkaline areas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zacaton | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sacatons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |