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Meaning of grasses
The primary meaning of the word "grasses" refers to plants with narrow leaves that are typically grown for hay or lawns.
Etymology of grasses
The word "grasses" originates from Old English "græs", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grasiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "ghros-".
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe various types of plants with narrow leaves.
Synonyms
herbs
vegetation
flora
plants
greens
foliage
undergrowth
pasture
turf
sod
meadow
lawn
pastureland
savannah
prairie
grassland
verdure
herbage
bloom
blossoms
blooms
flowers
blossoming
verdant
leafage
leafy
branches
Definitions
- The definition of "grasses" according to Oxford Languages is that they are plants with narrow leaves, typically grown for hay or lawns.
- * They are also a common type of groundcover in lawns, parks, and other outdoor spaces.
Usage Examples
- The park was filled with different types of grasses, including tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass.
- * The farmer planted a mix of grasses and legumes to create a nutritious pasture for his cattle.
Antonyms
* deserts
barren lands
wastelands
rocks
stones
pebbles
sands
gravels
boulders
trees
shrubs
bushes
weeds
thorns
thistles
brambles
vines
mosses
lichens
fungi