goose grass

noun

1. cleavers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goose grass¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Holly, gaunt, his staring pelt full of goose grass and fragments of burdock, was talking with the three hutch rabbits and reassuring them as best he could.

From Literature

I remembered being at Marcus’s party, sitting by the pool—then I was on the ship—but I had no idea how I’d ended up floating on a sea of sandspurs and goose grass.

From Literature

The nest of goose grass and soft bits of furze, wool and moss is placed in the fork of a furze-bush selected for its thickness and difficulty of access.

From Project Gutenberg

We would go out and get some goose grass and make a little bit of tea and pour it down for de stomach ache.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg