Dallis grass

noun Dal·lis grass \ˈda-ləs-\

Definition of DALLIS GRASS

: a tall tufted tropical South American perennial grass (Paspalum dilatatum) introduced as a pasture and forage grass in the southern United States

A. T. Dallis, 19th century American farmer

First Known Use: 1907

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