ˌsakəˈwistē, ˌsäk- noun
also sa·ca·huis·ta -stə ; or sa·ca·guis·ta -kəˈwistə
( -s )
Etymology: American Spanish zacahuiscle, of American Indian origin; akin to Nahuatl zacatl coarse grass
: a bear grass ( Nolina texana ) having a thick caudex and long linear leaves and used in some areas for forage though reputed to have buds and blossoms that are poisonous to livestock