Alpist \Al"pist\, Alpia \Al"pi*a\, n. [F.: cf. Sp. & Pg. alpiste.] The seed of canary grass ({Phalaris Canariensis}), used for feeding cage birds.
Phalaris canariensis n : Canary Islands grass; seeds used as feed for caged birds [syn: {canary grass}, {birdseed grass}]