'Kuskus' definitions:

Definition of 'Kuskus'

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  • Kuskus \Kus"kus\, [Per. & Hind. khaskhas.] (Bot.) See Vetiver. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'kuskus'

From: GCIDE
  • Vetiver \Vet"i*ver\, n. (Bot.) An East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus. [Sometimes written vetivert, and vitivert.] [1913 Webster]