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Cenchrus

noun
Cen·​chrus | \ ˈseŋkrəs\

Definition of Cenchrus

: a genus of grasses having spikelets enclosed in ovoid spiny involucres that form burs, the plants providing good forage before the bur develops

History and Etymology for Cenchrus

New Latin, from Greek kenchros millet; probably akin to Latin frendere to grind

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