dictionary definitions for "esparto"


From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Esparto \Es*par"to\, n. [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr.
     ?.] (Bot.)
     A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of
     which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also
     used for making paper.
     [1913 Webster]


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