tagasaste
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9.9
A bush from the Canary Islands that farmers use to feed cows
- noun
- Australian
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tagasaste
- Farmers often grow tagasaste because it provides nutritious fodder for their livestock.
Examples
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In the dry regions of the Canary Islands, tagasaste is a valuable plant for supporting local cattle.
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The tagasaste shrub is known for its attractive leaves and is commonly found in gardens.
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For a day or so, the Tagasaste smelled like honey, and the bees were all over it.
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Synonyms
9.9
A shrub from the Canary Islands that farmers grow to feed animals
is often used for livestock feed without implying deliberate cultivation
9.9
A small bush from the Canary Islands that people use to feed farm animals
is often used for livestock feed without implying deliberate cultivation
Surface Forms
tagasaste singular
tagasastes plural
Etymology
Tagasaste is the Spanish name from the Canary Islands for a shrub people there used to feed farm animals. It probably comes from the islands' older local language and keeps the idea of a 'bush for goats', which is why tagasaste refers to a plant used as animal food today.