wheatgrass

Thân thiện

A small tray of fresh wheatgrass grows on a sunny windowsill.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of perennial grass belonging to the genus Agropyron: Wheatgrass is a common name for several species of grass known for their resilience and often used for forage, erosion control, or as a health supplement when juiced from young shoots.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer planted wheatgrass to prevent soil erosion on the hillside.
  • Many health enthusiasts drink wheatgrass juice for its nutritional benefits.
  • The field was covered in a thick mat of wheatgrass.

Advanced Usage

• "Wheatgrass shot": A small serving of juice extracted from wheatgrass, typically consumed for its concentrated nutrients.
  • She starts every morning with a wheatgrass shot.

Variants and Related Words

• Couch grass (): A specific, widespread species sometimes referred to as wheatgrass, known as a weed in gardens but also used in herbal medicine.
• Agropyron: The scientific genus name for many plants called wheatgrass.
• Wheatgrass powder: A dried, powdered form of wheatgrass used as a dietary supplement.

Synonyms

• Quackgrass (for certain species)
• Dog grass (for certain species)
• Perennial grass (general category)

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Wheat: A related but different cereal grain plant ( spp.). Wheatgrass is not the same plant that produces wheat grains.
• Forage grass: A general term for grasses grown for animal feed, which includes wheatgrass.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a grass of the genus Agropyron

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wheat-grass