Definition of sword grass
: any of various grasses or sedges having leaves with a sharp or toothed edge
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“Sword grass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sword%20grass. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of sword grass was in 1598
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