gama grass

[ gah-muh ]

noun

1. an ornamental, reedlike grass, Tripsacum dactyloides, one of the largest in the United States, growing from 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 meters) high.

gama grass

/ ˈɡɑːmə /

noun

1. a tall perennial grass, Tripsacum dactyloides, of SE North America: cultivated for fodder

Word History and Origins

Origin of gama grass¹

First recorded in 1825–35, Americanism; variant of grama

Word History and Origins

Origin of gama grass¹

C19: gama, probably changed from grama

Example Sentences

Eastern gama grass and switchgrass improve the nesting success for both game and song birds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Eastern gama grass and switchgrass improve the nesting success for both game and song birds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Grasses grew high: wild timothy and wild oats and gama grass, mingled with flowers.

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