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galleta

noun
ga·​lle·​ta | \ gÉ™-ˈye-tÉ™ How to pronounce galleta (audio) , gÄ«-ˈe-tÉ™\

Definition of galleta

: either of two perennial grasses (Hilaria rigida and H. jamesii synonym Pleuraphis rigida and P. jamesii) chiefly of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico used for forage

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 Some grass species in these habitats include red oat grass and Rhodes grass in tropical savannas, and purple needlegrass and galleta in temperate areas. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Grasslands, explained," 22 June 2019

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First Known Use of galleta

1872, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for galleta

borrowed from American Spanish (California, Arizona, New Mexico) galleta, guieta, of unknown origin

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