Es*par"to (?), n. [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr. .] Bot.
A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper.
© Webster 1913.
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