Kentucky bluegrass
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- noun
- /kənˈtʌki ˈbluːˌɡræs/
- Specialized
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bluegrass de Kentucky
- A later study that involved a controlled open burn of Kentucky bluegrass field residues used a different sampling technique.
- Kentucky bluegrass lawn
- Kentucky bluegrass and fescue
- Kentucky bluegrass, perennial
Examples
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Many homeowners prefer Kentucky bluegrass for their yards because it thrives in cooler climates.
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I ordered Kentucky bluegrass.
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Kentucky bluegrass, the most common turf outside of the Southern United States, requires a lot of water.
Blog text (24) -
In the initial approach, smoke was collected during the burning of Kentucky bluegrass fields in southern Spokane County in the fall of 1991.
Academic text (1998) -
Furthermore, Kentucky bluegrass growers have not found any alternative methods of stimulating grass seed production that are as effective as field burning.
Academic text (1998) -
This is a cross bluegrass, ...Kentucky bluegrass, featherbed bench, ...and northern California sinsemilla.
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The chemical analysis of the smoke samples revealed at least five different phenols in the smoke produced by the combustion of Kentucky bluegrass residues in controlled open burning.
Academic text (1998) -
Kentucky bluegrass is often chosen for its rich green color and soft texture, making it ideal for Kentucky bluegrass lawns.
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The landscape architect recommended planting Kentucky bluegrass for its durability and aesthetic appeal in parks.
Synonyms
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A grass with narrow bluish green leaves often used for lawns
A grass with soft bright green leaves used for lawns and pastures
A common grass with tall stalks and bright green leaves used in lawns and pastures
How Hardy
- Australian
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- Specialized
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4.4
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward place-name + noun combination: 'Kentucky' names the region and 'bluegrass' names a type of grass. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer it refers to a grass species associated with Kentucky, a compositional and cross-linguistically common pattern.
Etymology
Kentucky bluegrass may come from farmers in Kentucky who saw whole fields of blue-tinted grass when the plants flowered, so the distant view looked soft and bluish. That's why the name stuck, and today Kentucky bluegrass means the green grass people use for lawns and pastures.