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English → English (gcide) Definition: Esparto 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] ||