bluegrass
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- noun
- /ˈbluːˌɡræs/
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pasto azul
- He and five neighboring ranchers graze cattle on the 15,000 acres of private bluegrass pasture near a wildlife sanctuary.
- Kentucky bluegrass
Examples
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Poa compressa, Canadian bluegrass, grows well in both damp and dry climates, blooms the entire season, won't brown even with a late frost, and is a real royal blue; in the right sunlight, it looks painted.
Fiction book (1992) -
There are some grassy areas, including one with an extensive growth of wood bluegrass.
Academic text (2011) -
Kentucky bluegrass, the most common turf outside of the Southern United States, requires a lot of water.
Blog text (24) -
...out there are the yearlings cropping bluegrass.
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Several species of ryegrass, fescue, and bluegrass make up most of the turf and forage crops.
Academic text (1997) -
Many homeowners prefer Kentucky bluegrass for its lush appearance and ability to thrive in cooler climates.
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The golf course features well-maintained stretches of bluegrass, which provides a beautiful green playing surface.
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Farmers often choose bluegrass for pastures because it grows quickly and supports healthy livestock.
Synonyms
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A grass with fine leaves and bright green color that people grow for lawns and pastures
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Grass that grows in meadows and feeds farm animals
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A group of grasses like bluegrass that grow in cool regions
A grass with blue-green leaves often used for lawns and fields
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
Compounds
- Specialized
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A grass with fine leaves and bright green color that people grow for lawns and pastures
A region in central Kentucky with green bluegrass pastures and famous horse farms
A nickname for the United States state of Kentucky known for horse breeding and bluegrass music
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bluegrass is simply blue + grass, because the plant's leaves often have a 'bluish-green' look. So bluegrass means a type of grass known for that blue-green colour.