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cock's-foot

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cock's-foot

  [koks-foot]
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–noun
orchard grass.
Also, cocksfoot.

Origin:
1690–1700; so called from the appearance of the panicles

orchard grass

 
–noun
a weedy grass, Dactylis glomerata, often grown for pastures.
Also called cock's foot.

Origin:
1755–65
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