SHEARGRASS

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English scheregresse, from scheren, sheren to shear + gresse, gras grass

: any of various grasses or sedges with sharp-edged leaves: as

a. : saw grass

b. : a plant of the genus Leersia

c. : couch grass 1a