Bahia grass
- noun
- /bəˈhiːə græs/
- US
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pasto Bahia
- Many lawns in the southern United States use Bahia grass for its durability.
Examples
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The farmer chose Bahia grass for his pasture due to its drought resistance.
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Farmers often plant Bahia grass for livestock.
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Bahia grass is often planted along highways for erosion control in warm climates.
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The Bahia grass thrives in warm climates.
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Farmers in the southeastern United States often use Bahia grass as a durable pasture for their cattle.
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During the dry season, Bahia grass remains green, providing valuable forage for livestock.
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The landscaper suggested planting Bahia grass due to its low maintenance and drought-resistant qualities.
Synonyms
A grass from the Americas used for pasture because it resists drought
Surface Forms
Morphology
Bahia + grass
The structure 'Bahia grass' follows a transparent noun-modifier pattern (Place/Name + grass) that signals a variety or type; knowing 'grass' a B1 learner will infer it denotes a kind of grass and likely that 'Bahia' is a name/origin. Although the proper name 'Bahia' may be unknown, this compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and allows learners to understand the basic meaning without specialist knowledge.
Etymology
Bahia grass may come from the Brazilian state Bahia, where this tough grass grew wild and where seeds were sent to other countries. So the name points to a grass from a warm place, which is why we use it today for 'pastures' and lawns in hot, dry areas.
