esparto

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esparto - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Esparto \Es*par"to\, n. [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr.
     ?.] (Bot.)
     A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of
     which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also
     used for making paper.
     [1913 Webster]

esparto - U.S. Gazetteer (1990) :

  Esparto, CA (CDP, FIPS 22846)
    Location: 38.69373 N, 122.02116 W
    Population (1990): 1487 (547 housing units)
    Area: 2.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
    Zip code(s): 95627