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grassy

American  
[gras-ee, grah-see] / ˈgræs i, ˈgrɑ si /

adjective

grassier, grassiest
  1. covered with grass.

  2. of, like, or pertaining to grass; grasslike.

  3. of the color of grass.

    grassy green.


grassy British  
/ ˈɡrɑːsɪ /

adjective

  1. covered with, containing, or resembling grass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of grassy

First recorded in 1505–15; grass + -y 1

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There was slight growth in the Grassy Mountain Fire but it still poses no threat to nearby communities.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Chief Turtle from Grassy Narrows said after the discovery of high mercury levels in the area, commercial fishing companies and lodges closed, spiking unemployment.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2023

Footage played in court showed the car on fire at Grassy Lane just after 22:00 GMT.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2023

Wilson Road to the Grassy Hollow Campground will also remain closed due to damage, Caltrans tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

Grassy, it stretched away, smooth as the mown gallops on Watership Down.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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