quick grass

noun

1. the couch grass, Agropyron repens.

quick grass

noun

1. another name for couch grass

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick grass¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick grass¹

C17: Scot and northern English variant of couch grass, from the earlier quick living; compare quitch grass

Example Sentences

Federer’s favorite Grand Slam tournament has always been Wimbledon, where the quick grass surface perfectly suits his attacking style.

From Seattle Times

The Japanese gave the German wild card little chance to play his attacking game on the quick grass court and returned superbly in the second set.

From Reuters

Tsonga has the power to win at Wimbledon, with a game ideally suited for the quick grass.

From New York Times

After the Rains, when the quick grass sprang up, vast herds of deer and pronghorn come down from the mountains; and when there were no rains the people ate lizards and roots.

From Project Gutenberg

You think I am dead,"     The quick grass said, "Because I have parted with stem and blade!

From Project Gutenberg