Grass
Grass (grăs)
Grass (pronounced: /ɡrɑːs/), from the Old English græs, is a common term referring to monocotyledonous plants in the family Poaceae.
Etymology
The term "grass" originates from the Old English græs, which is linked to the Proto-Germanic grasą and the Proto-Indo-European root ǵʰer- meaning "to grow, become green".
Definition
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. It is a member of the Poaceae family, which includes about 12,000 species distributed among about 771 genera. Grasses are found in nearly every habitat and are a crucial part of ecosystems worldwide.
Related Terms
- Lawn: A plot of land, usually in a residential or public area, covered with grass that is kept mowed.
- Turf: The surface layer of fields and pastures, made up of grass and plant roots.
- Sod: The top layer of soil held together by grass and its roots.
- Pasture: Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals.
- Hay: Grass that has been mowed and dried for use as fodder.
- Silage: Grass or other green fodder compacted and stored in airtight conditions, typically in a silo.
Pronunciation
The word "grass" is pronounced as /ɡrɑːs/ in British English and /ɡræs/ in American English.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grass
- Wikipedia's article - Grass
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