orchard grass


orchard grass

noun

Definition of ORCHARD GRASS

: a widely grown tall stout hay and pasture grass (Dactylis glomerata) of Eurasia that grows in tufts and has loose open panicles —called also cocksfoot

First Known Use of ORCHARD GRASS

1765

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