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Kentucky blue

Kentucky blue

4.4
A common grass with tall stalks and bright green leaves used in lawns and pastures
  • noun
  • /kənˈtʌki blu/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pasto azul de Kentucky
  • Our backyard lawn, filled with Kentucky blue, stays green throughout the summer.

Examples

  • The lawn is covered with Kentucky blue grass.

  • Many golf courses across the Midwest are sown with Kentucky blue for its resilience and lush appearance.

  • The farmer reseeded his pasture with Kentucky blue to improve grazing conditions for his cattle.

  • Many homeowners prefer Kentucky blue for its lush appearance.

  • Kentucky blue is a popular choice for homeowners looking to establish a lush, green lawn.

  • In many northern states, Kentucky blue is favored for its ability to withstand cold temperatures.

  • The rich color and density of Kentucky blue make it ideal for both residential lawns and sports fields.

Synonyms

bluegrass
vsKentucky blue
1 4.9

A grass with narrow bluish green leaves often used for lawns

is a single valued meadow grass rather than many related species
Kentucky bluegrass
vsKentucky blue
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A grass with fine leaves and bright green color that people grow for lawns and pastures

has identical meaning but is a common variant name
Poa pratensis
vsKentucky blue
  • Specialized
8.4

A grass with soft bright green leaves used for lawns and pastures

is the common regional name used in lawns and pastures
blue grass
vsKentucky blue
4.2

A grass with blue-green leaves often used for lawns and fields

names the particular species prized for texture and bright green leaves

Surface Forms

Kentucky blue singular
Kentucky blues plural

Morphology

Kentucky + blue

This is a proper name for a grass species, and the literal constituents 'Kentucky' (a place) and 'blue' (a color) do not transparently yield the meaning 'meadow/pasture grass'. In fact 'blue' is misleading for a green plant, so an average B1 learner who knows the words would not predict this botanical sense without prior exposure.

Etymology

Kentucky blue comes from the sight of wide grass fields in Kentucky that looked slightly blue from far away. That's why the name now means 'a type of lawn and pasture grass'.