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feather grass

–noun
any American grass of the genus Stipa, having a feathery appendage.
Also called needle grass.


Origin:
1770–80
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feather grass  
n.  Any of various grasses of the genus Stipa, having clusters of featherlike spikelets. Also called needle grass, spear grass.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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