marram grass


mar·ram grass

noun \ˈma-rəm-\

Definition of MARRAM GRASS

: any of several beach grasses (genus Ammophila and especially A. arenaria)

Origin of MARRAM GRASS

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse maralmr, a beach grass
First Known Use: 1834

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