hilo grass

noun

hi·​lo grass

ˈhē(ˌ)lō-

: a sour grass (Paspalum conjugatum) that is common in the Hawaiian islands and is often a troublesome weed because of its ability to cover vast areas in a short time

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian hilo

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