(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:44:23

Al"pist (#), Al"pi*a (#), n. [F.: cf. Sp. & Pg. alpiste.]

The seed of canary grass (Phalaris Canariensis), used for feeding cage birds.

 

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