Definition: esparto

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Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

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.

Source: 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