aftergrass

noun

af·​ter·​grass

ˈaf-tər-ˌgras

: grass that grows after the first hay crop has been cut or among the stubble after harvest

Word History

Etymology

after- + grass entry 1

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for aftergrass

• candlemas
• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
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