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CUSCUSES
Noun
cuscuses
plural of cuscus
Source: Wiktionary
CUSCUS
Cus"cus, n. [The same word as Couscous, fr. F. couscous couscous, Ar. kuskus.] (Bot.)
Definition: A soft grass (Pennisetum typhoideum) found in all tropical regions, used as food for men and cattle in Central Africa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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