Dictionary

knotgrass

noun knot·grass \ˈnät-ˌgras\

Definition of KNOTGRASS

1
:  a cosmopolitan prostrate weed (Polygonum aviculare) of the buckwheat family with jointed stems, prominent sheathing stipules, and minute flowers; broadly :  any of several congeneric plants
2
:  any of several grasses (as Paspalum distichum) with markedly jointed stems
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of KNOTGRASS

1538

Browse

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Next Word in the Dictionary: knotheadPrevious Word in the Dictionary: knot gardenAll Words Near: knotgrass
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears