wheatgrass

noun

wheat·​grass ˈ(h)wēt-ˌgras How to pronounce wheatgrass (audio)
: any of a genus (Agropyron) of perennial grasses including some which are important pasture, hay, or turf grasses

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One study found that regularly drinking wheatgrass juice reduced the effects of colitis. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025 Other fluids may promote urination or help dissolve stones, including hibiscus tea, wheatgrass juice, celery juice, lemon juice, or diluted apple cider vinegar. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 Studies show that consuming wheatgrass may be good for you. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 26 Mar. 2025 What’s the difference between wheatgrass powder and fresh wheatgrass? Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheatgrass

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First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wheatgrass was in 1668

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“Wheatgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheatgrass. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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