ESPARTO

Etymology

Noun

esparto (uncountable)

Either of two species of perennial grasses used for fibre production, and for making paper

Stipa tenacissima, of North Africa.

Synonyms: halfa, esparto grass, halfah grass, needlegrass

Lygeum spartum, of the Mediterranean.

Synonyms: albardine, esparto grass, cord grass

Anagrams

• Pastore, Pateros, Proteas, proteas, seaport, teraops, to spare

Proper noun

Esparto

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California, United States.

Anagrams

• Pastore, Pateros, Proteas, proteas, seaport, teraops, to spare

Source: Wiktionary

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Es*par"to, n. Etym: [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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