Definition

Noun 1. A type of grass: A specific species of Asiatic creeping perennial grass, scientifically valued for its drought-resistant properties and used as a lawn grass, particularly in the southern United States.

Usage

• This term is used as a common name for a specific botanical species (). It is primarily used in horticultural, landscaping, and botanical contexts.
• It functions as a compound noun where "Korean" denotes the geographical origin, "velvet" describes the fine, soft texture of the grass, and "grass" is the core noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The landscaper recommended Korean velvet grass for the dry, sunny part of the yard.
  • Korean velvet grass forms a dense, cushion-like turf that feels soft underfoot.
  • Compared to other varieties, Korean velvet grass requires less frequent watering.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in technical comparisons with other turfgrass species like Bermuda grass or St. Augustine grass, highlighting its specific advantages (drought tolerance, low growth) and disadvantages (slow establishment, winter dormancy in cooler climates).

Variants and Related Words

• Botanical/Scientific Name: .
• Common Variants: Mascarene grass, temple grass, No-mow grass. These are other common names for the same or very similar species/cultivars.
• Related Category: Turfgrass, lawn grass, ornamental grass.

Synonyms

• Mascarene grass (a common synonym in horticulture).
• Temple grass (another common name, often used interchangeably).
• Zoysia grass (the broader genus name, under which this species is categorized).

Notes on Meaning

• The meaning is highly specific and technical, referring to a single plant species. It does not have idiomatic, phrasal verb, or metaphorical uses in general English. Its usage is confined to its literal, botanical meaning.

Noun

1. Asiatic creeping perennial grass; introduced in southern United States as a drought-resistant lawn grass