Sparrowgrass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sparrowgrass is a noun meaning (nonstandard) Eggcorn of sparagus (“asparagus”) .
Meaning
(nonstandard) Eggcorn of sparagus (“asparagus”) .
Example Sentences
I ſhall deſcribe it thus, it comes up with ſeverall ſprouts like Sparrowgraſs, […]
I remember my lars’ customer, the very lars’ customer that ever I ’ad. He was a Mr. Moses Gluckstein, a city gent and very pleasant and fond of sparrowgrass and chokes, […]
Word Forms
- sparrow grass
- sparrow-grass
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sparrow grass, grass, sparagrass, sparagus, sperage, speargrass.
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