ryegrass

[ rahy-gras, -grahs ]

noun

1. any of several European grasses of the genus Lolium, as L. perenne perennial ryegrass, grown for forage in the U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ryegrass¹

First recorded in 1740–50; rye ¹ + grass

Example Sentences

Fast, bouncy pitches usually come from a soil with a high clay content, yet clay is no friend of the ryegrass that grows in this country.

From BBC

Most cat grass kits contain wheatgrass, oat grass, ryegrass or a mixture of these.

From Seattle Times

This technique leaves behind some traditional fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass to help counteract pets and people tearing around.

From Seattle Times

A: Red thread is a fungal disease and very common on perennial ryegrass and fine fescue lawns.

From Seattle Times

Moving it inside, from hot temperatures to cool, could have produced condensation — and ryegrass grows extremely slick when wet, Miller said.

From Washington Post