Phalaris

noun

Phal·​a·​ris
ˈfalərə̇s
: a genus of American and European grasses with broad leaves and a dense head or spike of flowers see canary grass sense 1, ribbon grass

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, canary-grass, from phalaros having a white spot; akin to Greek phalios having a white spot

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“Phalaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phalaris. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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