setaria
IPA: sɛtˈɑriʌ
Root Word: Setaria
noun
- a widespread genus of plants in the grass family.
- a genus of parasitic roundworms that infect domesticated mammals such as pigs, camels, cattle and horses.
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Examples of "setaria" in Sentences
- Setaria is a genus of grasses commonly known as foxtail or bristle grasses
- The blades of setaria grass can grow up to two feet long
- Setaria grass is often used as forage for livestock
- The tiny seeds of setaria grass can be a nuisance in lawns and gardens
- Setaria grass is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the world
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