carpet grass

American  

noun

1. either of two grasses, Axonopus affinis or A. compressus, native to tropical and subtropical America.

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Etymology

Origin of carpet grass

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

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carpet grass

By the day he was led into a van one early morning, a fuzz of hair, like carpet grass, had covered his entire jaw.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The slopes and low hills that fell gently toward the river only appeared welcoming; underneath vines, carpet grass, wild grape, hibiscus and wood sorrel, the ground was as porous as a sieve.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

The most common grasses are several varieties of paspalum or carpet grass, switch grass, wire grass, little blue maiden cane and Bermuda.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock

If possible, carpet grass seed should be scattered on each area, and in all cases close grazing should be practiced.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock

Unfortunately, carpet grass seed cannot be secured commercially, except in small quantities at high prices, but it is easy to cut the mature carpet grass in fall from a pasture and cure the hay.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock