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esparto
or espar·to grass
[ ih-spahr-toh ]
noun
, plural es·par·tos.
- any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
esparto
/ ɛˈspɑːtəʊ /
noun
- any of various grasses, esp Stipa tenacissima of S Europe and N Africa, that yield a fibre used to make ropes, mats, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of esparto1
1585–95; < Spanish < Latin spartum < Greek spárton rope made of spártos kind of rush
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Word History and Origins
Origin of esparto1
C18: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek sparton rope made of rushes, from spartos a kind of rush
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Example Sentences
Alfa, al′fa, n. an African name for esparto grass—also spelt Halfa.
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The production of esparto pulp by bacteriological fermentation is an idea of later date.
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The conditions for boiling and bleaching esparto are varied by the paper-maker as circumstances require.
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The value of Esparto for the manufacture of high-class printing and medium quality writing paper is well known.
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There were other articles of plaited esparto grass, such as baskets and sandals.
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