wheatgrass

[ hweet-gras, -grahs, weet- ]

noun

1. any of several wheatlike grasses of the genus Agropyron, grown for forage in the western U.S.

wheatgrass

/ ˈwiːtɡrɑːs /

noun

1. See couch grass
   another name for couch grass

Word History and Origins

Origin of wheatgrass¹

First recorded in 1810–20; wheat + grass

Example Sentences

In the early 2000s, Land Institute scientists planted their first plots of intermediate wheatgrass.

From Washington Post

After two decades and 11 cycles of this process, the Land Institute has domesticated a form of wheatgrass whose seeds are two to three times bigger than those of its wild ancestor.

From Washington Post

This synthetic wheatgrass looks like the real thing and gives off a distinctly autumnal vibe.

From The Daily Beast

Omega Great for fruits, vegetables, wheatgrass, and leafy greens, the BPA-free Omega H3000D Cold-Press Juicer operates at a combination of 90 RPM and 110 RPM.

From Popular-Science

Wigmore would go on to spend the next few decades working to popularize a raw food diet, selling people on the healing powers of wheatgrass and other eventual juice bar staples.

From Eater