ˈalpə̇st, (ˈ)al|pēst noun
also al·piste “, alˈpēstə
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish alpiste, from Mozarabic al-bisht the alpist, from al- the (from Arabic) + bisht alpist, from Medieval Latin pistum, from Latin, neuter of pistus, past participle of pinsere to pound, crush — more at pestle
1. : the seed of canary grass
2. : the seed of any of various species of Phleum