goosegrass

noun

goose·​grass ˈgüs-ˌgras How to pronounce goosegrass (audio)
1
: cleavers
2
: yard grass

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goosegrass was in 1530

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“Goosegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goosegrass. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

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