devil grass
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of trailing grass: A perennial grass species (Cynodon dactylon) that is native to Europe but has become widespread in warm regions globally. It is commonly used for lawns, pastures, and turf, particularly in areas like the southern United States and India. It is known for its hardiness and ability to spread quickly.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The entire field was covered in resilient devil grass.
- Farmers in the region often use devil grass for grazing their livestock.
- Controlling the spread of devil grass in garden beds can be challenging.
Advanced Usage
- As an uncountable noun for ground cover: Used to describe a surface or area covered by this specific grass species.
- The park's surface was a uniform carpet of devil grass.
Variants and Related Words
- Bermuda grass (n): The most common name for the same species ().
- Couch grass (n): Another name for this grass, used in some regions.
- Wiregrass (n): A regional name, particularly in the southeastern United States.
- Scutch grass (n): A less common variant name.
Synonyms
- Bermuda grass: The standard common name.
- Cynodon dactylon: The scientific botanical name.
Related Phrases
- Patch of devil grass: Refers to a specific area where this grass is growing.
- There's a large patch of devil grass invading the flower border.
Related Idioms
Noun
- trailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions; used for lawns and pastures especially in southern United States and India