Meaning of Pennisetum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛnɪˈsiːt(ə)m/

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  1. Noun

    Pennisetum

    Etymology

    early 19th century; earliest use found in John Loudon (1783–1843), landscape gardener and horticultural writer. From scientific Latin Pennisetum, genus name from classical Latin penni-, combining form of penna feather + saeta, sēta bristle

    Definitions

    1. a genus of Old World grasses

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