cenchrus

/ˈsɛnkrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of grasses native to Africa and Asia, especially the genus Cenchrus (esp. Cenchrus echinatus) in the family Poaceae.

“The biologist studied the unique properties of the Cenchrus grasses found in the savannah.”

Synonyms

  • Poaceae
  • grass

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent