Silvergrass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silvergrass is a noun meaning A grass, Miscanthus sinensis, that has silvery plumes.
Meaning
A grass, Miscanthus sinensis, that has silvery plumes.
More Meanings
- (Australia) Any of various annual or perennial grasses of the family Poaceae, including Aristida contorta (mulga grass) and the introduced European Vulpia bromoides.
Example Sentences
At the back, under a squeaky wind-pump, there was a dead Chevrolet with silver-grass growing up through it.
Word Forms
- silvergrasses
- silver grass
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include silverleaf, eulalia, plumegrass, sweetgrass, switchgrass, silversword.
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