star grass
- noun
- UK
:
pasto estrella
- Farmers often use star grass as feed for livestock due to its resilience.
Examples
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Farmers in Australia often grow star grass for livestock.
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The lawn is covered in star grass.
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Researchers observed several species of birds nesting in the dense star grass.
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The field was covered in star grass, its spiky leaves catching the sunlight.
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Farmers in Australia often grow star grass for livestock feed due to its resilience.
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The field was covered in star grass, providing a nutritious option for grazing animals.
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This type of lawn is often made of star grass because it thrives in warm climates.
Synonyms
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9.9
A soft grass that grows close to the ground and people use for lawns and pasture in warm places
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3.8
A grass that grows along the ground and is used for lawns and fields for animals
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4.9
Grass grown to make a thick, durable surface for lawns or sports fields
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3.4
Grass that grows in meadows and feeds farm animals
A grass that spreads quickly and forms a thick cover for lawns or pastures
A spreading grass often used for lawns and for animals to eat
A grass used for lawns and animal feed in warm places
A tough grass that people use for lawns and pastures in warm places
A strong plant that spreads quickly and is used for lawns and pastures in warm places
A tall grass that spreads by creeping roots and feeds animals but can be a farm pest
A tall grass grown for animal feed and hay
A tall grass from Australia with long thin stalks often used for hay
A grass that grows in warm places used to feed animals and stop soil erosion
Grass that grows in meadows and wet places
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward noun–noun compound where 'star' modifies 'grass' to name a particular type or variety; a learner who knows 'star' and 'grass' can readily infer it refers to a kind of grass (likely with a star-like feature) used for lawns or pasture. Such subtype naming is a common, compositional pattern across languages, so the meaning is predictable from the constituents.
Etymology
Star grass is named for the tiny star-shaped flower or seed head that appears above the blades and for its grassy growth; star shows the shape and grass shows it is a type of grass used for lawns or animal feed, so the name tells you what the plant looks like and how it is used.