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Korean lawn grass

Korean lawn grass

7.4
A grass from East Asia grown for lawns and yards
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : césped coreano
  • The groundskeeper recommended seeding the field with Korean lawn grass to achieve a lush, green surface.

Examples

  • Many homeowners in southern states choose Korean lawn grass for its drought tolerance.

  • I planted Korean lawn grass in my backyard.

  • Korean lawn grass requires less mowing compared to other types of turf.

  • Is Korean lawn grass suitable for shady areas?

  • Many homeowners in southern states choose Korean lawn grass for its drought tolerance.

  • I planted Korean lawn grass in my backyard to create a vibrant lawn.

  • The groundskeeper recommended seeding the field with Korean lawn grass to achieve a lush, green surface.

Synonyms

Zoysia japonica
vsKorean lawn grass
  • Specialized
8.3

A common grass for lawns and golf courses that needs little care

refers to the same turf type but as a regional common name not scientific
Japanese lawn grass
vsKorean lawn grass
  • US
5.8

A grass used for lawns in Japan, China, and warm parts of the United States

describes a turf species native to East Asia often cultivated in the United States

Surface Forms

Korean lawn grass singular
Korean lawn grasses plural

Morphology

Korean + lawn + grass

The phrase denotes a type of grass for lawns that is associated with Korea, so its meaning is directly and transparently built from 'Korean' (origin), 'lawn' (area of grass), and 'grass' (plant). This straightforward noun-modifier composition follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Korean lawn grass is named because it is a type of grass that comes from Korea and people planted it for a lawn. Because it grew well and needed less mowing, the name came to mean 'a grass used for lawns' today.