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
  • Fall is the perfect time to revive summer-weary lawns by aerating and overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a sumptuous spa, which includes a hydro pool, Turkish steam bath and treatment rooms, and a high-tech outdoor gym on one of the lower lawns.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lawns
Noun
  • Cooked collard greens were held at improper hot holding temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Larry June x Adidas Adistar Control 5 stands out with heavy splash of neon green, orange and pink invoking the rapper’s recurring orange references and overall prioritization of health.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of green
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