silkgrass

/ˈsɪlkˌɡræs/
noun
  1. A plant with soft, silky fibers, especially the yucca or similar plants used for making cordage or fabric.
    • She wove a mat from dried silkgrass fibers.
    • The pioneers used silkgrass to make ropes and baskets.
    • Silkgrass grows well in dry, sandy soil.
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