Definition

Noun: * Kentucky bluegrass: A valuable perennial grass species (Poa pratensis) native to Europe and Asia but widely naturalized, especially in the central United States. It is characterized by its tall, slender stalks and bright green leaves. It is a primary component in lawn seed mixtures due to its dense, attractive turf and tolerance for cool seasons.

Usage

• Kentucky blue is primarily used as a common name for the specific grass species .
• It is most commonly discussed in the contexts of lawn care, agriculture (for pasture), and horticulture.

Examples

• The golf course's fairways are planted with a premium blend of Kentucky blue and perennial ryegrass.
• For a durable, green lawn in this climate, many homeowners choose a seed mix containing Kentucky blue.
• The farmer noted that the Kentucky blue in the north pasture was thriving after the spring rains.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of the compound name "Kentucky bluegrass," which is the more formal and complete common name.
• In botanical or agricultural writing, the scientific name is used for precision.

Variants and Related Words

• Kentucky bluegrass (n): The full, more formal common name for the plant.
• Bluegrass (n): A shorter, informal name for Kentucky bluegrass; also refers to a genre of American music originating in the same region.
• (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Common meadow-grass (chiefly British English)
• Smooth meadow-grass

Notes on Meaning

• The "blue" in the name refers to the slight bluish-green hue the grass can have, especially in certain lights or when it produces seed heads.
• It should not be confused with the music genre "bluegrass," though they share a geographical namesake (the U.S. state of Kentucky).

Noun

1. valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures