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blue-eyed grass

blue-eyed grass

9.1
A small plant with narrow, grass-like leaves and blue flowers related to irises
  • noun
  • /bluː aɪd græs/
  • US
translation icon : Sisyrinchium
  • You can find blue-eyed grasses in many parks.
  • blue-eyed grass
  • blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)

Examples

  • The meadow was dotted with blue-eyed grass blooming in the summer sun.

  • Although it looks like grass, blue-eyed grass is actually related to irises.

  • She planted blue-eyed grass along the edge of her garden for a splash of color.

  • The garden was filled with blue-eyed grass.

  • In the spring, the garden was vibrant with blue-eyed grass, showcasing its delicate blue flowers.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts love to photograph blue-eyed grass blooming in its natural habitat.

  • During our hike, we spotted patches of blue-eyed grass adding a splash of color to the green landscape.

Surface Forms

blue-eyed grass singular
blue-eyed grasses plural

Morphology

blue-eyed + grass

The compound is a straightforward adjective+noun combination: 'blue-eyed' (having blue-colored 'eyes' or, in botanical names, blue flowers) + 'grass' (a grass-like plant). This compositional pattern (color/feature + plant) is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would reasonably infer it denotes a grass-like plant with blue flowers.

Etymology

Blue-eyed grass gets its name from the tiny blue flowers that look like little 'eyes' peeking out from long, thin grass-like leaves. That's why the name points to a small plant with narrow leaves and blue flowers.