galleta

galleta Definition

☆ gal·leta (gə yet′ə, gä yāt′ə)

noun

a coarse, tough forage grass (Hilaria jamesii) used for hay and grazing in the SW U.S.

Etymology: Sp, hardtack < OFr galette < gal, a stone (< Gaul *gallos) + -ette: cf. -et

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