Definition of: zacaton

(sä′kä·tōn′, Sp. thä′kä·tōn′) noun
A species of muhly grass (Muhlenbergia macroura) found in Mexico, the roots of which are often used in making brushes: also called Mexican broomroot, whisk grass. [<Sp. <zacate forage, grass, hay <Nahuatl zacatl]