tall fescue

noun

: a European fescue (Festuca arundinacea synonym Schedonorus arundinaceus) with erect smooth stems three to four feet (about one meter) high that has been introduced into North America

called also tall fescue grass

compare fescue foot

Examples of tall fescue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some seed companies have started mixing small amounts of micro clover in with tall fescue or bluegrass. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025

During a dry spell, count on tall fescue and fine fescue to keep their green color for several weeks. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025

Most of our lawns have turf type tall fescue which is extremely drought tolerant. —Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2024

Cool season grasses such as tall fescue, bluegrass, and ryegrass may be affected by brown patch, also caused by Rhizoctonia. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1762, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tall fescue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Medical Definition

tall fescue

noun

ˈtȯl- 

: a European fescue (Festuca arundinacea synonym Schedonorus arundinaceus) with erect smooth stems 3 to 4 feet (about 1 meter) high that has been introduced into North America

called also tall fescue grass

see fescue foot