galleta grass

noun

galle·​ta grass

variants or less commonly galleta

gə(l)ˈy|etə 

gīˈ|,

|ātə

plural -s

: either of two perennial forage grasses (Hilaria rigida and H.jamesii) used for hay in southwestern U.S. and Mexico

Word History

Etymology

Spanish galleta hardtack, from French galette flat round cake of pastry, hardtack

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