'Agrostis Spica-ventis' definitions:

Definition of 'Agrostis Spica-ventis'

From: GCIDE
  • Windlestrae \Win"dle*strae`\, Windlestraw \Win"dle*straw`\, n. (Bot.) A grass used for making ropes or for plaiting, esp. {Agrostis Spica-ventis}. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] --Shelley. [1913 Webster]