ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Beachgrass

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbit͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Beachgrass is a noun meaning Any grass of the genus Ammophila.

Meaning

Any grass of the genus Ammophila.

More Meanings

  1. Ammophila arenaria, a coarse grass native to sandy beaches of Europe (north to Iceland) and northwest Africa.
  2. Ammophila breviligulata, a coarse grass native to sandy beaches of eastern North America, including the shores of the Great Lakes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for beachgrass

Depending on context, synonyms include marram.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bentgrass, marram, agrostis, cordgrass, eelgrass, hairgrass.

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