{ n., or . [ From Timothy Hanson, who carried the seed from New England to Maryland about 1720. ] (Bot.) A kind of grass (Phleum pratense) with long cylindrical spikes; -- called also herd's grass, in England, cat's-tail grass, and meadow cat's-tail grass. It is much prized for fodder. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]