Frass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹæs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frass is a noun meaning (entomology) The droppings or excrement of insect larvae.
Meaning
(entomology) The droppings or excrement of insect larvae.
More Meanings
- The sawdust-like byproduct of wood-boring insects like woodworm, termites, old-house borers or powderpost beetles.
- Under the influence of marijuana, stoned.
- (informal) artificial turf
- Alternative form of ferash.
Example Sentences
Although purists object to artificial turf or ‘frass’, it finds purchase as way to save water in parched Golden State
Examine the stalk, especially behind the sheaths, for holes and sawdustlike frass where the larvae have entered to tunnel in the stalk.
Word Forms
- frasses
- frasser
- frassest
- frassed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eff, erf, fra, sir, frons, postfrons.
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