cockspur

• 名词，可指旧大陆常见的一种粗壮禾草（鸭茅），用作干草和牧草；也可指西印度群岛的一种小型带刺树木。

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

1. Grass speciesC1formal

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

   鸭茅

   • 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.

   同义词cocksfootorchard grass

2. Tree speciesC1formal

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

   鸡距树

   • 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.

   同义词pullback