cock's-foot

or cocks·foot

[ koks-foo t ]
/ ˈkɒksˌfʊt /

noun

orchard grass.

Origin of cock's-foot

First recorded in 1690–1700; so called from the appearance of the panicles

Words nearby cock's-foot

cock and bull story, cock feather, cock of the walk, cock of the woods, cock rock, cock's-foot, cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-hoop, cock-a-leekie, cock-and-bull story, cock-of-the-rock

Definition for cock's-foot (2 of 2)

orchard grass

noun

a weedy grass, Dactylis glomerata, often grown for pastures.
Also called cock's foot.

Origin of orchard grass

First recorded in 1755–65