Definition

Noun: 1. A type of grass: A common name for grasses belonging to the genus Festuca, characterized by their narrow, often fine-textured leaves. They are widely cultivated for use in pastures, for hay production, and as turf for lawns due to their hardiness and adaptability.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer planted fescue grass in the field to provide durable pasture for the cattle.
  • Many homeowners choose fescue grass for their lawns because it is drought-tolerant.
  • This variety of fescue grass is known for its deep green color and fine blades.

Advanced Usage

• "Fine fescue": Refers to a group of fescue grasses with very thin, hair-like blades, often used in shade-tolerant lawn mixes or for low-maintenance ground cover.
  • Fine fescue is an excellent choice for the shaded areas of the garden.
• "Tall fescue": Refers to a robust, coarse-textured type of fescue grass known for its deep root system and tolerance to heavy traffic.
  • Tall fescue is commonly used on sports fields and in high-wear areas.

Variants and Related Words

• Fescue (n): A common shortened form of "fescue grass."
  • The entire lawn was reseeded with fescue.
• Festuca (n): The scientific genus name for fescue grasses.
• Turfgrass (n): A general term for grass species grown to form a lawn, sod, or pasture; fescue is a type of turfgrass.

Synonyms

• Pasture grass: Grass grown for grazing animals.
• Lawn grass: Grass species suitable for cultivation as a lawn.
• Hay grass: Grass cultivated to be cut and dried for animal fodder.

Related Phrases

• Fescue lawn: A lawn that is predominantly or entirely composed of fescue grass.
  • A well-maintained fescue lawn stays green throughout much of the year.
• Fescue pasture: A grazing area sown with fescue grass.
  • The sheep were moved to the new fescue pasture.

Noun

1. grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns