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swards

noun

plural of sward
as in grasses

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  1. grasses
  2. lawns
  3. green
Noun
  • Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
  • Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of grasses
Noun
  • Simple tasks like edging lawns, pruning shrubs, and tidying up can instantly enhance curb appeal.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of lush lawns, the grounds feature ecoponds cleaned naturally with a lining of kaolin clay.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lawns
Noun
  • Standard rooms start around 650 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows framing either Strip lights or golf-course greens fading into the Spring Mountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Your doctor may also recommend eating more iron-rich foods, such as red meat, poultry and fish, as well as legumes, leafy greens, seeds and nuts.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of green
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“Swards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swards. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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