bromegrass

[ brohm-gras, -grahs ]

noun

any of numerous grasses of the genus Bromus, having flat blades and open clusters of flower spikelets.

Origin of bromegrass

1750–60; <New Latin Brom(us) genus name (<Greek brómos oats) + grass

Also called brome [brohm] /broʊm/ .

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How to use bromegrass in a sentence

"Come hither and kneel down, Seor Peter Brome," said the queen when he had finished speaking.
Fair Margaret | H. Rider Haggard
There was not better pay in the village, nor a more constant customer than Dinah Brome.
A Sheaf of Corn | Mary E. Mann
Mrs Brome, as she passed that of the first house in the row, suddenly yielded to the impulse to stop and look within.
A Sheaf of Corn | Mary E. Mann
It was the sight of Dinah Brome at the head of affairs, however, which drew his attention from these details.
A Sheaf of Corn | Mary E. Mann
"Bor, 'taint the fust onnat'ral thing you ha' done i' your life," Mrs Brome said; and went out and shut the door.
A Sheaf of Corn | Mary E. Mann

British Dictionary definitions for brome grass

brome grass

brome

/ (brəʊm) /

noun

any of various grasses of the genus Bromus, having small flower spikes in loose drooping clusters. Some species are used for hay

Origin of brome grass

C18: via Latin from Greek bromos oats, of obscure origin

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