Arrow grass

Arrow grass
Arrow grass Ar"row grass`, n. (Bot.) An herbaceous grasslike plant ({Triglochin palustre}, and other species) with pods opening so as to suggest barbed arrowheads. [1913 Webster]

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  • arrow — n. 1 a sharp pointed wooden or metal stick shot from a bow as a weapon. 2 a drawn or printed etc. representation of an arrow indicating a direction; a pointer. Phrases and idioms: arrow grass a marsh plant of the genus Triglochin. arrow worm =… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Arrow — An arrow is a pointed projectile that is shot with a bow. It predates recorded history and is common to most cultures. Structure A normal arrow consists of a shaft with an arrowhead attached to the front end, with fletchings and a nock at the… …   Wikipedia

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