after-grass
Definition
Noun: - after-grass refers to the grass that grows again after the first crop has been mown or harvested, typically in a meadow or pasture. It is the second growth of grass in a season.
Usage Examples
- (The grass that regrew after the first cutting was used for feeding livestock.)
- (The regrown grass served as new food for the animals.)
- (The second crop of grass is sometimes considered better for grazing.)
Advanced Usage
- In agricultural contexts, "after-grass" is often contrasted with "first-growth grass" or "hay crop." It is also known as "rowen" or "eddish" in some dialects.
- The after-grass was left to mature for a late-season hay harvest. (The regrown grass was allowed to grow fully before being cut again.)
Variants and Related Words
- Aftergrass (alternative spelling): same meaning as after-grass.
- The aftergrass was thick and green after the rains. (The regrown grass was lush.)
Synonyms
- Rowen: a term for the second crop of grass or hay, especially in British English.
- Eddish: another word for after-grass, used in some rural dialects.
- Second growth: general term for vegetation that regrows after an initial harvest.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "after-grass," as it is a technical or agricultural term. However, it may appear in farming lore or regional expressions.
- "Make hay while the sun shines, but don't forget the after-grass." (A proverb-like saying meaning to take advantage of the first opportunity, but also plan for the second.)