orchard grass

English - English

Definition of orchard grass in English English dictionary

A Eurasian grass (Dactylis glomerata) widely planted in pastures

widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass

Hyphenation

or·chard grass

Turkish pronunciation

ôrçırd gräs

Pronunciation

/ˈôrʧərd ˈgras/ /ˈɔːrʧɜrd ˈɡræs/

Etymology

[ 'or-ch&rd ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- + geard yard; more at YARD.