cockspur

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Noun cockspur has 2 senses

orchard grass, cocksfoot, cockspur, Dactylis glomerata - widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass
--₁ is a kind of grass
cockspur, Pisonia aculeata - small spiny West Indian tree
--₂ is a kind of tree
--₂ is a member of Pisonia, genus Pisonia

Definitions from the Web

Cockspur

Noun

A type of spiky plant native to tropical regions, characterized by curved thorns resembling a rooster's spurs.

Example sentence:

Watch out for the prickly cockspur plants when hiking through the dense jungle.

Noun

A sharp, curved metal projection or spur on the back of a gamecock's leg, used in cockfighting.

Example sentence:

The gamecocks were equipped with razor-sharp cockspurs, intensifying the brutality of the illegal cockfight.

Adjective

Characteristic of or resembling a cockspur.

Example sentence:

His coat was adorned with intricate cockspur-like designs, reflecting his admiration for gamecocks.

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