cogon
/ˈkoʊɡɑn/
noun
- A tall, coarse grass that grows in tropical and subtropical regions, often considered an invasive weed.
- Cogon grass can grow up to six feet tall and forms dense thickets.
- The farmer struggled to remove cogon from his fields because it spreads so quickly.
- In some countries, cogon is used for thatching roofs and making mats.