: a weedy annual European bromegrass (Bromus secalinus) widely naturalized in North America as a weed especially in grain
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: any of several weedy bromegrasses related to chess
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The tactical familiarity between the clubs should create an intriguing chess match at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood.—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025 Mila was putting slime in your hair and Casper’s trying to play chess with you.—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 June 2025 Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking.—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025 Baldelli passed some of his time by playing internet chess.—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chess
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Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English chesse, ches, esches, borrowed from Anglo-French escheks, eschez "game of chess" — more at check entry 2
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