spinifex

/ˈspɪnɪfɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of grass native to Australia, particularly the blue grass (Triodia spp.) that is highly flammable and fire-resistant.

“The firefighters had to be cautious while navigating through the dense spinifex grass.”

Synonyms

  • Triodia
  • blue grass

Antonyms

  • green grass