goose grass

noun

1. cleavers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goose grass¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

If one disentangles a goose-grass from its position it will fall weakly over and lie along the ground.

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The goose-grass depends on the possession of delicate little hooks covering stem and leaves.

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Scratch′-weed, the goose-grass; Scratch′-wig, a wig that covers only part of the head; Scratch′-work, a kind of wall decoration.

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The rude decoys were placed as though they were having a glorious time feasting on the rich goose grass.

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Another type of climber which shows itself early is the goose-grass.

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