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KNOT-GRASS

\nˈɒtɡɹˈas], \nˈɒtɡɹˈas], \n_ˈɒ_t_ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_s]\

Definitions of KNOT-GRASS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A common weed or grass, so called from the joints or knots of its stem.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. A weed-like plant of several species-so called from the joints of its stem also called knot-wurt.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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