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Definition of miscanthus

miscanthus

/mɪsˈkæn.θəs/
mis · can · thus
Plural:miscanthuses
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miscanthus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A genus of tall, perennial grasses native to subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Eurasia, and the Pacific islands, frequently cultivated as ornamental plants or harvested for use as a renewable biomass and biofuel.

Example

"Farmers are increasingly planting miscanthus as a dedicated energy crop because of its rapid growth and high biomass yield."

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• Rhymes for miscanthus

• Nearby Words

mirror carp
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, coined from the Greek words 'miskos' (stalk) and 'anthos' (flower), referring to the plant's stalked spikelets.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miscanthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miscanthus
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