Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eleusine indica (Goosegrass): A common species of grass in the genus Eleusine, widely recognized as a weed. It is characterized by its flat, spreading stems and seed heads that resemble a crow's foot.
   • A type of grass: Often referred to by its common name "goosegrass" or "wiregrass," it is known for its hardy nature and ability to grow in compacted soils.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sân vườn đầy cỏ mần trầu. (The garden is full of goosegrass.)
  • Mần trầu là một loại cỏ dại khó trị. (Goosegrass is a difficult weed to control.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional contexts: While primarily known as a weed, is sometimes mentioned in folk medicine or traditional practices, though this usage is less common than its primary botanical identification.

Variants and Related Words

• Cỏ mần trầu: A more complete term, explicitly meaning "goosegrass plant."
  • Họ nhổ bỏ cỏ mần trầu trong vườn rau. (They pulled out the goosegrass from the vegetable garden.)

Synonyms

• Goosegrass: The most common English name.
• Wiregrass: Another name referring to its tough stems.
• Eleusine indica: The formal botanical name.

Notes on Usage

• The word mần trầu is almost exclusively used as a noun to refer to this specific plant. It is a fixed term and is not used as a verb or in other grammatical forms.
• It is important to distinguish this term from similar-sounding words; it refers specifically to the grass species and not to other plants or concepts.