Advertisement
Advertisement
napier grass
noun
- a tall, leafy grass, Pennisetum purpureum, native to Africa, grown as a forage plant.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of napier grass1
First recorded in 1910–15; after Napier, South Africa
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse