cockspur

A noun that can refer to either a widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass, or a small spiny West Indian tree.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder ein weit verbreitetes, robustes Gras der Alten Welt bezeichnet, das für Heu und Weideland genutzt wird, oder einen kleinen dornigen Baum der Westindischen Inseln.

1. Grass species C1 formal

   A widely grown, stout Old World hay and pasture grass, known for its robust growth.

   • The farmer planted cockspur in the field for hay.
   • Cockspur is a common pasture grass in many regions.
   • This variety of cockspur thrives in well-drained soil.

   🇩🇪Gewöhnliches Kammgras

   Synonyme: cocksfootorchard grass

2. Tree species C1 formal

   A small, spiny West Indian tree, often found in tropical regions.

   • The cockspur tree is native to the Caribbean islands.
   • Its spiny branches make the cockspur difficult to climb.
   • The wood of the cockspur is sometimes used for small crafts.

   🇩🇪Hahnenkamm

   Synonyme: pullback