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.

• 🇫🇷Nom qui peut désigner soit une graminée trapue et commune de l'Ancien Monde, utilisée pour le foin et le pâturage, soit un petit arbre épineux des Antilles.

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.

   🇫🇷Pied-de-coq

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Acacia à épines

   Synonymes: pullback