Lehmann love grass

noun

Leh·​mann love grass
ˈlā|mən-,
ˈlē|
variants or Lehmann's love grass
: an African drought-resistant grass (Eragrostis lehmanniana) grown especially in arid sections of western North America as a hay and forage crop and for erosion control

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Lehmann

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“Lehmann love grass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lehmann%20love%20grass. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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