nut grass
Definition
- Noun:
- A widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers: "Nut grass" refers to a type of persistent, grass-like plant (a sedge) found in many regions. It is characterized by its underground tubers, which are small, nut-like, and can be eaten.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer struggled to eradicate the persistent nut grass from his field.
- Despite being considered a weed, the tubers of nut grass are edible.
Advanced Usage
- As a common name for Cyperus rotundus: In botanical contexts, "nut grass" is the common name for the species , one of the world's most invasive weeds.
- The study focused on controlling Cyperus rotundus, commonly known as nut grass.
Variants and Related Words
- Nutgrass (n): An alternative spelling of "nut grass".
- The lawn was infested with nutgrass.
- Nutsedge (n): Another common name for the same group of plants, often used interchangeably with "nut grass".
- Purple nutsedge is a related species that is also difficult to control.
Synonyms
- Coco-grass: A regional common name for the same plant.
- Java grass: Another name used in some areas for nut grass.
Notes on Meaning
- While "nut grass" specifically names a plant, the term is almost exclusively used to refer to the weedy species and its relatives, not as a general term for grasses that produce nuts. Its primary connotations are related to agriculture and gardening as a persistent, unwanted plant, though it has historical uses as a food and medicine.
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a widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers
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