Etymology

bushman grass

Today it means: Any member of the species of the grass genus Aristida sensu lato growing in southern Africa. Full definition →

Afrikaans boesmangras
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  1. Afrikaans · calque ofboesmangras
  2. English todaybushman grass

Calque of Afrikaans boesmangras.

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